Means skint, is the correct spelling for brassic. 'Brassic' is actually how you pronounce 'Boracic'.
by El Chub April 07, 2006
It’s pronounced ‘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.
“Chas, can you lend me a ton? Angie wants to go out tonight an’ me cashpoint card’s knackered.”
“Sorry mate, I'm boracic.”
“Sorry mate, I'm boracic.”
by AKACroatalin January 04, 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.
by Croatalin November 24, 2013
by Nia1123 April 12, 2005