carbo, n. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. /ˈkɑːbəʊ/, U.S. /ˈkɑrboʊ/
[Shortened <carbohydrate n. Compare slightly later carb n.2]
A carbohydrate, esp. as a constituent of a particular food or diet. Usu. in pl. except in attrib. use.
| 1973 Herald-Times-Reporter (Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wisconsin) 17 Oct. 19 (advt.) ‘Carbos’ for instant energy. 1984 Runner Oct. 35/3, I snack all day to get the carbos. I drink so much I feel like a blimp. 1995 Province (Vancouver) 26 Nov. a67 The massive pumping of diet supplements and carbo drinks isn't hurting either. 2001 B. Geddes World Food: Caribbean 49 Sweet potatoes (batata in Puerto Rico) are another common carbo hit. |