Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sou-sou

noun

/suː ˈsuː/

Definition

A sou-sou is a communal savings scheme popular in various cultures where a group of individuals contribute money into a common fund and take turns receiving the total amount.

Examples

The friends organized a sou-sou to save for their vacation together.
In some cultures, sou-sous are a traditional way to help families save money for special occasions.
She joined a sou-sou at work to build an emergency fund with her colleagues.