stone-broke

[ stohn-brohk ]
/ ˈstoʊnˈbroʊk /

adjective

having no money whatsoever.

Origin of stone-broke

First recorded in 1885–90

Example sentences from the Web for stone-broke

  • For Sam was stone-broke, and a plush hat was further away than ever.

    Tales of Mean Streets |Arthur Morrison
  • I wish it would, because I'm stone-broke and haven't any more cartridges.

    Nell, of Shorne Mills |Charles Garvice
  • In the elegant phraseology of high society I am stone-broke.

    Simon the Jester |William J. Locke