carby

plural carbies

1. CommonwealthespeciallyinformalSynonym of carb (“carburetor or carburettor”).

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

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   The X2 option continued up until June 1967 when it became the 186S. The two engines had the same output, however the 186S had a single two-barrel carby as opposed to two single barrels. The 186S was also fitted with Holden's first automatic choke. For $85 you could have this dynamic power plant hooked up to an Opel all-synchro four-speed floor shift. This was about the same time that Holden started fitting seatbelts and reversing lights as standard equipment.

   2024, Steve Bedwell, “Holden HR”, in Holden Vs Ford Commemorative Edition, Rockpool, →ISBN

   Synonyms: carb

comparative more carby · superlative most carby

1. informalRich in carbohydrates.

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

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   I began to experiment with testing my blood sugar after eating certain carby foods […]

   2018, Cristina Curp, Made Whole