buroo

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Meaning · English

The Labour Bureau; hence, unemployment benefits; the dole.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Johnny kenned at once the coarse brute was drunk same as father was Friday nights when he got his money from the Broo.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “buroo” mean?

The Labour Bureau; hence, unemployment benefits; the dole.

Is “buroo” formal or informal?

buroo is generally slang.