on the broo

on the broo

In receipt of social welfare or an unemployment benefit. ("Broo" is colloquial slang for "bureau," a term for the Labour Exchange, the source for welfare payments.) After being on the broo for several months, I'm looking forward to getting back to work.See also: on

on the broo

claiming unemployment benefit. Scottish informal Broo , also spelt buroo , is a colloquial alteration of bureau , meaning a labour exchange or social security office.See also: on