A locked box with a slot for depositing coins into, usually placed in churches to accept donations for the needy.

(idiomatic) In financial difficulty because of the excessive cost of owning a house, or because the cost of home ownership forms too high a proportion of household income.

plural of poor box

Cheaper than, simpler than, or inferior to.

(idiomatic) In a condition of extreme poverty.

Alternative form of dirt-poor

(idiomatic) Limited ability.

(informal, dated, Britain) Used to express disapproval or dissatisfaction

Alternative spelling of piss-poor

Having a relatively low metal content