brassick

brassick
Adj. See 'boracic'

English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.

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  • brassick — adj British broke, penniless. An alternative spelling of boracic …   Contemporary slang

  • brass — I. n British 1. money. Brass has been an obvious metaphor or euphemism as long as the metal has been used in coins. The word is currently more widespread in northern England. 2. a prostitute. Originally in the form brass nail , this working class …   Contemporary slang

  • boracic — Adj. Poor, having no money. Rhyming slang for skint , from boracic lint, an ointment, pronounced borrassic. Also heard as brassick. E.g. I can t come out for a drink, I m boracic until I get paid next Friday …   English slang and colloquialisms

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