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Definition broke

Etymology 1

Ablauted form of break.

Verb

broke

1. simple past tense of break
2. (archaic, nonstandard or poetic) past participle of break

Adjective

broke (not generally comparable, comparative broker or more broke, superlative brokest or most broke)

1. (informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
2. (informal) Without any money, penniless.
3. (informal) Broken.
4. Emotionally shattered, humbled or crushed.
5. (nautical) Demoted, deprived of a commission.

Etymology 2

From Middle English broce, from Old English gebroc (�fragment�), from brecan (�to break�). Compare broken, past participle of break. Compare also Scots brock (�a scrap of meat or bread�).

Noun

broke (plural brokes)

1. (papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process.
2. (obsolete) A fragment, remains, a piece broken off.

Etymology 3

Back-formation from broker.

Verb

broke (third-person singular simple present brokes, present participle broking, simple past and past participle broked)

1. To act as a broker; to transact business for another.
2. (obsolete) To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.

Etymology 4

Clipping of broke off.

Adjective

broke (comparative more broke, superlative most broke)

1. (slang) Broke off, rich, wealthy

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