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“Out of pocket” is a popular slang term that used to commonly refer to someone who has to pay a cost with their own money or someone unavailable or unreachable. Now, there’s a third meaning that can be found all over social media and is most commonly used by younger generations. Keep reading to learn more about this slang term, where it came from, and how to use it in conversation or online.
3 Common Meanings of “Out of Pocket”
“Out of pocket” can refer to someone who has to pay a cost with their own money (instead of using money from another source, like an insurance company), an unavailable or unreachable person, or someone who acts inappropriately or unexpectedly. The last meaning is more popular with younger generations and is frequently used on social media.
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- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out-of-pocket
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/out-of-pocket
- ↑ https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/gen-z-laughs-when-you-use-out-of-pocket-and-these-emojis/463414
- ↑ https://www.oed.com/dictionary/out-of-pocket_adj
- ↑ https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/wc/the-many-meanings-of-out-of-pocket/
- ↑ https://archives.cjr.org/language_corner/empty_pockets.php
- ↑ https://www.michiganpublic.org/arts-culture/2019-01-13/in-a-world-where-you-can-pay-act-or-simply-be-out-of-pocket
- ↑ https://hotidioms.com/2010/11/14/out-of-pocket/
- ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/out-of-pocket-slang