carb

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɑː(ɹ)b/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)b

Noun

carb (plural carbs)

1. (informal, usually plural) Short for carbohydrate.

   I'm cutting down on carbs to try and lose weight.

2. (informal) Short for carburettor / carburetor.

   This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.

Synonyms

• (carburet(t)or): carby, carbie

Derived terms

• carb up
• low-carb

Translations

carbohydrate

• Finnish: hiilari (fi)

carburetor

• Finnish: kaasari (fi)

See also

• carb-

Anagrams

• BRAC, crab