Broke (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking funds; "`skint' is a British slang term".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- After losing her job, Sarah was broke and couldn't afford to pay her rent.
- He was broke until he landed his first big client and was able to turn his business around.
- The family was broke after their father passed away, and they had to rely on charity to get by.
- The broke artist had to get creative with materials to create her next masterpiece.
- She went broke trying to keep up with her wealthy friends' lifestyles, and now regrets her decisions.