Skint

Skint is a British slang term meaning to be completely without money; broke. It implies a temporary state of financial difficulty, often due to overspending or a period of low income.

The term emphasizes a lack of readily available funds, leaving the individual unable to afford basic necessities or leisure activities.

It suggests a need for financial assistance, a change in spending habits, or a solution to increase earnings.

The term can be used in a lighthearted or a more serious context. .

Skint meaning with examples

• I can't go to the cinema this weekend, I'm totally Skint after paying the rent and bills. Need to find cheaper entertainment.
• He was Skint after his holiday in Ibiza, having spent all his savings on club entry and cocktails. Now he's eating beans on toast!
• She was Skint until payday, so she had to borrow some cash from her sister to buy groceries and pay her travel. Life's a struggle.
• Don't expect me to buy you dinner, I'm absolutely Skint this week. Maybe next time, once I've received my paycheck, I'm game!
• After the car broke down, and the vet's bill, she was Skint and had no disposable income left for the remainder of the month.