broke
Meaning: no money
Usage: Indicates a lack of money or financial resources. It means someone is without funds.
"I stay broke til payday"
"I broke, can't go da movies."
"He always broke, gotta borrow money."
Origin: This usage directly reflects the English word "broke," meaning without money.
What does "broke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"broke" means "no money" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Indicates a lack of money or financial resources. It means someone is without funds..
How do you pronounce "broke"?
"broke" is pronounced "BROKE". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "broke" in a sentence?
Example: "I stay broke til payday"
broke mouth
extremely delicious, mouth-watering, appetizing
broke da mout'
extremely delicious, so good it broke your mouth
broke da mouth
incredibly delicious
go fo broke
give it your all
no can, da buggah stay broke
can't, the thing is broken, unable to, it's broken, no way, it's not working
So ono, broke da mouth
That's really delicious, So delicious
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