sou-sou
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sou-sou
probably of W African origin, influenced by French sou small coin, via Creole
Example Sentences
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The practice carries many names worldwide and among American immigrant communities, including tanda, sou-sou or tontine.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022
The sou-sou can appear to be a success because early participants share testimonies of their substantial gains.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2020
The very nature of the sou-sou or gifting pyramid scheme is that you put in money with the explicit expectation of receiving a large payoff.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2020
Although not commenting directly about the sou-sou or gifting circles, IRS spokesman Eric Smith said that under federal tax law, all income is taxable unless specifically exempted.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2020
Even if participating in a sou-sou pyramid scheme doesn’t bring grief directly to your door, it eventually will for others, and that makes it a corrupt way to enrich yourself.
From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2020
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