Garbo

usgb/ˈɡɑːrbəʊ/
noun

In Australia, it's short for garbage collector.

The garbo won't pick up our bin - it's too full.
Visual representation of "garbo" - In Australia, it's short for garbage collector

Often appears as...

  • call the garbo
  • garbo service

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Slang Term

Used informally, often in casual conversation among Australians.

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Our garbo always waves hello.
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Specific Role

Specific to the person collecting trash, not the truck or company itself.

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I left a thank-you note for the garbo.
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Not Derogatory

While referring to a job, it’s not meant to offend but to colloquially identify.

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Our garbo has been working here for years.
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