Cool MateMeaning of Broke
Having no money; financially ruined or bankrupt.
In simple words: Not working or damaged, or having no money.
Broke in a sentence
- I can't go out tonight; I'm so broke right now.
- After paying the bills, I was left completely broke.
- His car was broke, so he had to take the bus.
- Don't lend him money; he's been broke for months.
- She started her own business because she was tired of being broke.
How to use Broke
Use 'broke' informally to refer to having no money. In formal contexts, use 'financially unstable' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'broke' as a 'broken wallet' - empty of money!
Related words
Collocations with Broke
- broke down
- broke out
- broke even
Synonyms for Broke
- impoverished
- destitute
- penniless
- bankrupt
- poor
Opposites of Broke
- wealthy
- affluent
- prosperous
Common mistakes with Broke
- Using 'broke' in formal situations.
- Confusing 'broke' (no money) with 'broken' (damaged).
- 'Broke' is often misused as a verb.
Broke appears in
Broke in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مفلس، معطل
لا يعمل أو تالف، أو لا يملك مالاً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফকির, পকেট খালি
কাজ করছে না বা নষ্ট হয়ে গেছে, অথবা টাকা নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Pleite, kaputt
Nicht funktionstüchtig oder beschädigt, oder kein Geld haben.
- SpanishEspañol
Roto/a, sin un duro
Que no funciona o está dañado, o que no tiene dinero.
- Persianفارسی
ورشکسته، بی پول
خراب یا از کار افتاده، یا نداشتن پول.
- FrenchFrançais
Broke
Qui ne fonctionne pas ou est cassé, ou qui n'a plus d'argent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कंगाल, टूटा हुआ
काम न करना या टूटा हुआ होना, या पैसे न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Al verde, Rotto
Non funzionante o danneggiato, oppure senza soldi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Duro, Quebrado
Não funcionando ou danificado, ou sem dinheiro.
- RussianРусский
На мели, Без денег
Не работает или сломан, или без денег.
- Urduاردو
ٹوٹا ہوا، کنگال
کام نہ کرنے والا یا خراب، یا پیسے نہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
穷的, 坏的
不能工作或损坏，或者没钱。
More words like Broke
- Poor
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
- Not even a trace of __
There is absolutely nothing remaining.
- From you so long
Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
- I should have known
Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
- There'd come a day
An expression indicating that a future time will arrive.
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Frequently asked questions about Broke
What does Broke mean?
Not working or damaged, or having no money.
What is the definition of Broke?
Having no money; financially ruined or bankrupt.
How do you use Broke in a sentence?
I can't go out tonight; I'm so broke right now.
Can you give another example of Broke?
After paying the bills, I was left completely broke.
What are synonyms for Broke?
Common alternatives include impoverished, destitute, penniless, bankrupt, poor.
What is the opposite of Broke?
Opposite meanings include wealthy, affluent, prosperous.
What words go with Broke?
It commonly pairs with broke down, broke out, broke even.
What are common mistakes when using Broke?
Using 'broke' in formal situations. Confusing 'broke' (no money) with 'broken' (damaged). 'Broke' is often misused as a verb.
How do you pronounce Broke?
US: //broʊk//, UK: //brəʊk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Broke?
Use 'broke' informally to refer to having no money. In formal contexts, use 'financially unstable' instead.