carbos

carbs

A shortening of "carbohydrates," often referring to food containing them in large quantities. "Carbos" can also be used. No bread for me, thanks—I'm not eating carbs this week. You know, these so-called protein bars are very high in carbs. We need to take in a lot of carbs before the marathon tomorrow, so I'm making us a big pasta dinner.

See also: carb

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carb(o)s

(ˈkɑrb(o)z)

n. carbohydrates. (Bodybuilding and dieting. Carbs is displacing carbos.) You need more protein and less carbs.

See also: carbo

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