Street voices
Janna
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United States
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"Broke, um, basically means, you know, you're poor, you have no money, that's what being broke is. Typically, people don't really use it when they generally are homeless or have no money, it's just, you know, maybe their parents haven't given them their allowance yet, or they haven't gotten their paycheck yet, so, you know, for the moment, they are broke. But commonly used by, like, college students, and whatnot. An example would be, man, this is my third week living off instant ramen noodles. I'm literally so broke."
What it means
Means you are out of money or tight on cash, usually in a temporary everyday way rather than total ruin. Students, people between paychecks, and anyone dodging pricey plans love this one. It can be literal or a bit dramatic, which is half the fun. Being broke today never stops tomorrow's cravings.
Usage examples
"I wanted concert tickets so bad, but after rent and ramen money, I'm broke till Friday and surviving on vibes alone."
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