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skint

adjective \ ˈskint \

Definition of skint

chiefly British
: penniless

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Examples of skint in a Sentence

  1. an area of London where skint punk rockers would hang out

Origin and Etymology of skint

alteration of skinned, past participle of 2skin

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skint

adjective

Definition of skint for English Language Learners

  • : having no money

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