broke

adjective · BROHK

CEFR C1

having no money (informal)

कंगाल, जेब ख़ाली

Usage

completely brokego brokeflat broke

Examples

I can't come to the film; I'm completely broke.

The shop went broke after the lockdown.

Common mistake

My phone is broke, so I can't call.

My phone is broken, so I can't call.

Broke means no money; a thing is broken.

Remember: Broke: an empty wallet.

Useful for

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