The result of capitalism.
by Sidthemod April 12, 2006
What happens when you lack sufficient money. Minor forms are just an annoyance but extreme forms can cause hunger or premature death (like kids in Africa).
Types of poverty:
Pseudo-poverty: People like this make me mad- it's when you are living in a nice area or even own a house and all of your friends are rich or spoiled. But you are only middle-class or not as spoiled, and as a result complain or post on the internet that you are "poor" when instead you live in an area like southern Orange County CA.
Minor poverty: You struggle to afford casual things that all your middle-class (not rich/spoiled) friends have and usually live in an apartment that rents for less than $1500.
Moderate poverty: You need gov. assistance and live on food banks/food stamps. You likely are in a crime-ridden cheap area.
Severe poverty: You struggle to even eat or find a home. I don't think you would be able to access the internet and read this.
Absolute poverty: The stereotypical "kid in Africa". You're dead if you are at this level. Either major disease or starvation strikes you.
Types of poverty:
Pseudo-poverty: People like this make me mad- it's when you are living in a nice area or even own a house and all of your friends are rich or spoiled. But you are only middle-class or not as spoiled, and as a result complain or post on the internet that you are "poor" when instead you live in an area like southern Orange County CA.
Minor poverty: You struggle to afford casual things that all your middle-class (not rich/spoiled) friends have and usually live in an apartment that rents for less than $1500.
Moderate poverty: You need gov. assistance and live on food banks/food stamps. You likely are in a crime-ridden cheap area.
Severe poverty: You struggle to even eat or find a home. I don't think you would be able to access the internet and read this.
Absolute poverty: The stereotypical "kid in Africa". You're dead if you are at this level. Either major disease or starvation strikes you.
My family lives in minor poverty, but is at risk of being in "moderate". At least I'm not in severe or absolute poverty...
by Steve820 May 7, 2017
another word of 'gangster'. referring to something being cheap or done halfass. Something that reminds you of a something would be see in the hood.
" Oh my god, man, check out that guys bumper, he duct taped it back on!!"
"yeah man I see that, thats poverty"
"yeah man I see that, thats poverty"
by Joshuaa January 24, 2008
being to stupid,lazy,or high to get a job. minimum wage sucks, but its better than the local park bench
by Swedish Bob October 19, 2006
"Poverty is everywhere, but nobody seems to notice. I guess most people don't care, living a life that's rare"
by shabirh February 25, 2021
Slang term for the cheapest wheels option available from the factory for a car in the American classic car scene. Typically a body-color or black painted steel wheel with the least complicated, smallest chromed hubcaps they can design. Also called "dog dishes" for their shape, the Big Three just called them "standard."
"Yeah, that 442 over there is keeping it minimal. No console, no spoiler, no stripes, and it's rolling on poverties.
by Mick Stranahan January 12, 2021
by vafabwhtgrl January 1, 2008