compo
compo — noun
1. money someone receives after being hurt while doing their job
money someone receives after being hurt while doing their job
After the factory accident, Tuan received compo for his injured hand.
pattern: receive compo for a workplace injury
Nora is still waiting for compo after slipping on the warehouse stairs.
The union helped Selim claim compo when a machine crushed his foot.
The safety inspector said the broken rail could cost the firm a lot of compo.
The manager said part-time cleaners can also get compo after a serious fall.
- compensation
neutral and more formal; used in legal or official writing
- damages
more legal; often refers to money awarded after proving harm in court
- payout
broader term that focuses on the money being paid out
文法句型
get compo
claim compo
pay out compo
用法筆記
Mainly British and informal. It usually refers to money paid after an accident at work, especially in phrases like get compo or claim compo.