Used when discussing personal finances or budgeting challenges.
Literal Meaning
Variant of 'skinned' - having no skin/covering
Actual Meaning
Broke, having no money
Examples in Context
'Can't go out - I'm skint.' (Translation: I have no money)
Helpful Tips
1No money
2Temporary state
3British slang
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
broke
impoverished
penniless
destitute
hard up
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