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Definition

Lacking funds, or suffering a financial loss; broke.

Not available; unable to be reached.

Wild or inappropriate; unexpected.

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In Context

  • "After three races he was £10 out of pocket."
  • "A local doctor had bought one canvas and but for that lucky chance he would have been out of pocket."
  • "Like a coward, he called his agent's work number and left a voicemail that he'd be out of pocket for several days but would try to check his messages here and there."
  • "Sir, Senders is still in Yosemite camping with his family. He'll be out of pocket until tomorrow night."
  • "I'm going to be out of pocket for a while. Doing some...training."