stone-broke

[ stohn-brohk ]

adjective

1. having no money whatsoever.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stone-broke¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

So, when Juan Carlos was put on the throne by Franco, he was said to be stone broke.

From The Daily Beast

A stone broke it near the guard; the Samnite was killed and the flood of Carthaginians closed in, they touched Matho.

From Project Gutenberg

On the splendid terrace peacocks spread their tails, and vases of carved stone broke at intervals the gray old balustrade.

From Project Gutenberg

For Sam was stone-broke, and a plush hat was further away than ever.

From Project Gutenberg

As usual, were just about stone broke; the Baseball Association, I mean.

From Project Gutenberg

Soon the crack of iron-shod hoofs on stone broke the silence.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• destitute
• impoverished
• indigent
• low
• meager
• needy
• penniless
• poverty-stricken
• underprivileged