A semi-phonetic* spelling based on a non-rhotic, typically African-American pronunciation of the word "garbage".
* It is semi-phonetic because although it is not actually phonetic, it is based on the conventions of English, in which the idge- is pronounced with a j sound, and the o in gob in the same as in augment.
* It is semi-phonetic because although it is not actually phonetic, it is based on the conventions of English, in which the idge- is pronounced with a j sound, and the o in gob in the same as in augment.
by Awkwid Eye October 1, 2009