What does Brokie mean?

Someone broke; no money. For example: "He’s acting rich but he’s a brokie."

Where does the slang word Brokie come from?

Brokie is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Brokie

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 30, 2025 · 1 definition

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Brokie definition 1

Someone broke; no money.

"He’s acting rich but he’s a brokie."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 30, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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