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broke Definition and Meaning in English (broke definition)

adjective
Synonyms:pennilessdestituteimpoverished
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Broke definition: Having no money; financially ruined or destitute.

Definitions of Broke

  1. 1adjective(informal)

    Having no money; financially ruined or destitute.

  2. 2verb

    The past tense form of the verb 'to break', meaning to separate into pieces or to fail to observe a rule.

Example Sentences

casual

“After losing his job, he was completely broke.”

casual

“She accidentally broke the antique vase.”

casual

“I can't afford that new car; I'm completely broke.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivebreak
past participlebroken
present participlebreaking
nounbreakage
agent nounbreaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

go brokeexpression

To become bankrupt or penniless.

flat brokecollocation

Completely without money.

broke evenexpression

To make neither a profit nor a loss.

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Broke definition: Having no money; financially ruined or destitute.
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'Broke' translates to 'broke' in English. Broke definition: Having no money; financially ruined or destitute.
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