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
