Definition of "out of pocket" in inglés

Adverb

1. Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss; broke.

   • After three races he was £10 out of pocket.

2. Not available; unable to be reached.

3. Wild or inappropriate; unexpected.

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the spending of cash rather than using credit.

   • I had lots of out-of-pocket expenses.

2. Shocking and unexpected or inappropriate.

Prepositional phrase

1. Synonym of out of one's own pocket.

   • pay out of pocket for medication