Boracic
Itβs pronounced βbrassicβ and itβs 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.
βChas, can you lend me a ton? Angie wants to go out tonight anβ me cashpoint cardβs knackered.β
βSorry mate, I'm boracic.β
βSorry mate, I'm boracic.β
Boracic by AKACroatalin January 4, 2017