skint

[ skint ]

adjective

, British Slang.

1. having no money; penniless.

skint

/ skɪnt /

adjective

1. slang.
   usually postpositive without money

Word History and Origins

Origin of skint¹

First recorded in 1930–35; probably originally representing dialectal pronunciation of skinned; skin (verb), -ed ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of skint¹

variant of skinned, past participle of skin

Example Sentences

Why didn't he go to Skint, as I told him, when his own lawyer was too dainty for the job?

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There ain't no smarter gent in all the profession, sir, than Mr. Skint.

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"If you would have gone to Mr. Skint, sir—," suggested Bozzle.

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