on the dole

In England, someone who is receiving state welfare, often for long periods of time, even when they could work.

"What's he doing now then?"
"Oh, he's on the dole, while his girlfriend works in social services"
"Sad bastard!"

by tvod June 23, 2014

doleful

hopeless, depressed

Jim: Dude your doleful.

Bill: Thanks man!

by nascar lover April 29, 2010

dole

Municipal or state social assistance, specifically welfare. Not to be confused with employment benefits, or "pogey".

People on the dole are so poor they can't even afford to pay attention.

by not_on_the_dole_guy December 11, 2006

dole

Someone who cannot be bothered to work and claims money off the state to pay for their drug habbit.

JsT is on the dole and like to buy hash with his dole money.

by Bob January 24, 2005

dole

A bannana

He eats Dole Bananas

by TheNuke January 30, 2003

dole

Bob Dole

Bob Dole is a senator

by TheNuke January 30, 2003

on the dole

an Australian English term meaning "receiving some form of government handouts/welfare assistance".

if your are on the dole, you are most likely abusing the Western state.

by Sexydimma June 13, 2015