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1broke
\ˈbrōk\
2broke
adjective
: not having any money
Full Definition of BROKE
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Origin of BROKE
Middle English, alteration of broken
First Known Use: 1710
Related to BROKE
- Synonyms
- beggared, beggarly, poor, destitute, dirt-poor, down-and-out, famished, hard up, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needful, needy, pauperized, penniless, penurious, poverty-stricken, skint [chiefly British], threadbare
- Antonyms
- affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, moneyed (also monied), opulent, rich, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
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BROKE[1] Defined for Kids
1broke
Definition of BROKE for Kids
past of break
2broke
adjective \ˈbrōk\
Definition of BROKE for Kids
: having no money
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