broke
- Having completely run out of money; financially ruined. adjectiveAfter losing his job, he was completely broke and couldn't pay his rent.She went on a shopping spree and now she's broke until her next paycheck.
- Past tense of 'break'; to have caused something to separate into pieces or to stop functioning. verbHe accidentally broke the vase while cleaning the shelves.The machine broke down just as we were about to finish the project.