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skint

adjective
\ˈskint \

Definition of skint 

chiefly British

: penniless

Examples of skint in a Sentence

an area of London where skint punk rockers would hang out

First Known Use of skint

circa 1925, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for skint

alteration of skinned, past participle of skin entry 2

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The first known use of skint was circa 1925

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skint

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of skint

: having no money

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