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broke

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹəʊ̯k/

The English word “broke” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Financially ruined, bankrupt.
  2. Without any money, penniless.
  3. Broken.
  4. Demoted, deprived of a commission.
  5. Broke off, rich, wealthy

noun

  1. Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process.
  2. A fragment, remains, a piece broken off.

verb

  1. To act as a broker; to transact business for another; synonym of broker.
  2. To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.

Etymology

Ablauted form of break.

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