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carby

British  
/ ˈkɑːbɪ /

noun

  1. informal short for carburettor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As long as you make sure your waffle maker is well-oiled, most carby things tend to crisp up really, really well; I like using PAM nonstick spray for baking, which uses both oil and flour.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2021

My household has been in dire need of comfort lately, and my husband and I have been gravitating toward stereotypical American comfort food, meaning carbs and sweets and — jackpot! — carby sweets.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2021

“I decided to take a break from #keto and live my best carby life.”

From Fox News • Dec. 6, 2019

It’s that time of the day when it’s hard to know if I’m actually stressed, hungry or simply under-caffeinated, but my body craves something salty and carby.

From The Guardian • Apr. 24, 2016

If you’re starting with a carby base, consider skipping the rice, or request a half-sized portion.

From Time • Oct. 20, 2015

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