▪ I. carb
colloq. abbrev. of carburettor, -etter b.
| 1942 Berrey & Van den Bark Amer. Thes. Slang §82/4 Carburetor, carb, jug, juicer, juice pot. 1943 R.A.F. Jrnl. Aug. 22 He..did courses on Mags, Carbs, Turning, Forging, Sheet-bashing. 1963 Times 16 Oct. 7/7 (Advt.), Austin Mini Cooper 997 cc engine. Twin carbs. Disc brakes. 1977 Hot Car Oct. 21/2, I would like to fit an S.U. carb from a Mini or a Morris 1100 to the Escort. |
▪ II. carb, n.2 colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. /kɑːb/, U.S. /kɑrb/
[Shortened <carbohydrate n. Compare slightly earlier carbo n.]
A carbohydrate; = carbo n. Usu. in pl.
| 1981 N.Y. Times 19 July br18/4 If a carb hits your stomach without being in the form of maltose (via the action of ptyalin in your mouth), your stomach becomes frustrated. 1990 Ironman Oct. 32/2 Create a format that serves your needs, creating columns for calories, carbs, protein, fat and sodium. 2000 Ralph 7 July 133/4 Complex carbs, such as brown rice, are less likely to be turned into fats. |