Poor person
Someone who is always broke
Patois: Bruk pocket can’t afford di rent dis month.
English: The poor person can’t afford the rent this month.
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Slang expression used to describe the state of having no or very little money
Patois: Him cyaan afford dat, him a bruk pocket
English: He can’t afford that, He is broke
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