"susso" meaning in All languages combined

See susso on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From sus(tenance) + -o. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sustenance|o|alt1=sus(tenance)}} sus(tenance) + -o Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} susso (uncountable)
  1. (Australia, slang) Unemployment relief; welfare; the dole. Tags: Australia, slang, uncountable

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