Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flat-broke

adjective
/flæt broʊk/
Definition
Having no money; completely broke.
Examples
  • After losing his job, he was flat-broke and couldn’t afford his rent.
  • She spent all her savings on vacation and returned home flat-broke.
Meaning
The term ‘flat-broke’ is used to describe a situation where someone has run out of all their funds and is unable to pay for anything.
Synonyms
  • insolvent
  • impoverished
  • broke
  • penniless
  • destitute