"brokedown" meaning in All languages combined

See brokedown on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} brokedown
  1. (Canada, US, informal) Broken; not working properly. Tags: Canada, US, informal Synonyms: broke-down

Alternative forms

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