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It’s pronounced β€˜brassic’ and it’s slang for being penniless. Like so many other widespread expressions, it derives from the Cockney rhyming slang 'boracic lint' which rhymes with skint signifying that the person has no money. Incidentally, boracic lint was used as a dressing in the treatment of ulcerated skin.
β€œChas, can you lend me a ton? Angie wants to go out tonight an’ me cashpoint card’s knackered.”
β€œSorry mate, I'm boracic.”
Boracic by AKACroatalin January 4, 2017
Having no money. The expression derives from the Cockney rhyming slang 'boracic lint' which rhymes with skint signifying that the person has no money.
You comin' down the pub, Tel?
Nah mate, I'm boracic.
Boracic by Croatalin November 24, 2013
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Means skint, is the correct spelling for brassic. 'Brassic' is actually how you pronounce 'Boracic'.
I can't come to the pub, I'm boracic.
boracic by El Chub May 6, 2006

boracic lint

Cockney ryhming slang for skint; as in having no money.
Sorry mate, I can't go I'm boracic
boracic lint by Nia1123 April 12, 2005
English slang term for having no money. More commonly now known as brassic due to the pronunciation. However, it actually originates from 'Borasic lint', rhyming slang for skint
I can't make it out tonight mate, I'm borasic
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