skint

[skint]

adjective British Slang.

having no money; penniless.

Origin of skint

1930–35; probably orig. representing dial. pronunciation of skinned; see skin (v.), -ed²

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Historical Examples of skint

Why didn't he go to Skint, as I told him, when his own lawyer was too dainty for the job?
He Knew He Was Right
Anthony Trollope
There ain't no smarter gent in all the profession, sir, than Mr. Skint.
He Knew He Was Right
Anthony Trollope
"If you would have gone to Mr. Skint, sir—," suggested Bozzle.
He Knew He Was Right
Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for skint

skint

adjective

(usually postpositive) British slang without money

Word Origin for skint

variant of skinned, past participle of skin

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Word Origin and History for skint

adj.

"broke, out of money," 1925, slang variant of skinned, past participle of skin (v.).