to possess nothing except for the bare necessities; can describe a simple, frugal life or being in extreme poverty

To possess nothing except the bare necessities; used to describe living a very poor or simple and frugal life.

To have no extra possessions beyond the bare necessities; originally used to describe a simple, frugal life, but now more commonly used to describe being extremely poor.

To be utterly destitute or live a very simple and frugal life; also used to describe a person of integrity who does not accumulate wealth.