What does Broke ass mean?

Very poor/No money at all (Completely broke) For example: "I be broke ass nigga right now (I'm completely broke right now)"

Where does the slang word Broke ass come from?

Broke ass is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

Broke ass

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Broke ass definition 1

Very poor/No money at all (Completely broke)

"I be broke ass nigga right now (I'm completely broke right now)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

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