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garbo

What does garbo mean?

A person who collects household rubbish.

"Put the bins out, the garbo comes tomorrow."

Origin

Abbreviation of 'garbage' with '-o'.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'garbo' mean in Australia?
A garbo is a garbage collector, the person who empties the household rubbish bins.
Where does the word 'garbo' come from?
It's a shortening of 'garbage' with the typically Australian '-o' suffix added.
How do you use 'garbo' in a sentence?
For example: 'Put the bins out tonight, the garbo comes early tomorrow morning.'
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