noun General Slang

compo

KOM-poh · noun · informal

Workers' compensation.

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Definitions

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Compensation, especially workers' compensation for a workplace injury.

“He's on compo after hurting his back.”
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compo In A Sentence

He's on compo after hurting his back.

Origin & Usage

Abbreviation of 'compensation' with '-o'.

People Also Ask

What does 'compo' mean?

It's short for compensation, usually workers' compensation paid after a workplace injury.

What does 'on compo' mean?

It means someone is receiving workers' compensation payments while off work with an injury.

Where does 'compo' come from?

It's an Australian abbreviation of 'compensation' with the common '-o' ending.

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