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English word origin

Etymology of garbo

Clipping of garbage + -o (colloquialising suffix).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Useless or worthless.

noun

A rubbish collector; a garbage man. · Garbage; something considered worthless.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of garbage + -o (colloquialising suffix).

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