Carbage

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Shreds and patches of cloth cut off by a tailor when cutting out clothes. uncountable
  2. 2
    Food that is high in carbohydrates. derogatory, slang, uncountable

    "The most important reason to avoid “carbage” like sugar, white flour, and highly processed foods is that they are foreign to our genetic makeup."

  3. 3
    garbage in a car informal, uncountable

Example

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"The most important reason to avoid “carbage” like sugar, white flour, and highly processed foods is that they are foreign to our genetic makeup."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Possibly from garbage.

Etymology 2

Blend of carb + garbage, or carb + -age.

Etymology 3

Blend of car + garbage.

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