skint
/skɪnt/
CommonHaving little or no money, broke.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | can't come out tonight i'm skint | The person has no money and can't afford to go out. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | absolutely skint until friday | Completely broke until payday. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | bought a coffee and now i'm skint | Spent the last of their money on a small purchase. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | how is it only tuesday and i'm already skint | Surprised and frustrated at running out of money so early in the week. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- You have no money and want to explain why you can't do something.
- Expressing shared financial struggle in a casual British context.
- Describing the period between paychecks.
Do not use it when
- You are discussing finances in any professional or formal document.
Skint vs broke
skint
Skint is distinctly British and tends to feel temporary.
VS
broke
Broke is the American/global equivalent and has no regional flavor.
Origin and context
British slang, likely derived from 'skinned' (cleaned out of money). In wide use across the UK by the mid-20th century. Has never peaked or dated because financial struggle is timeless.
- First seen
- mid-20th century
- Confidence
- medium
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