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Very rude about bust? (9)

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I believe the answer is:

insolvent

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(Other definitions for insolvent that I've seen before include "strapped for cash" , "unable to raise the wind" , "Unable to pay debts owed" , "Broke" , "Snivel not, although you are bankrupt!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and the Financial Times.
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