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Carby

adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Rich in carbohydrates. informal

    "We'd better lay off the carby foods. It'll help protect our vascular health."

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of carb (“carburetor or carburettor”). Commonwealth, especially, informal

    "We replaced the old carby with an aftermarket throttle-body fuel injection unit."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping plus diminutive -y.

Etymology 2

Clipping plus adjectival -y.

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