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stone broke

The correct spelling is stone broke.

How to pronounce stone broke

adjective

Say it like: Sto-ne -bro-ke

The correct spelling is stone broke. Financially ruined, bankrupt. For example: "dead broke; flat broke"

Usage Examples

dead broke; flat broke

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea.

Definition

adjective

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

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