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STONE-BROKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does stone-broke mean? 

STONE-BROKE (adjective)
  The adjective STONE-BROKE has 1 sense:

1. lacking fundsplay

  Familiarity information: STONE-BROKE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


STONE-BROKE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking funds

Synonyms:

broke; bust; skint; stone-broke; stony-broke

Context example:

'skint' is a British slang term

Similar:

poor (having little money or few possessions)


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