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語源 1

Clipping plus diminutive -y.

名詞

carby (plural carbies)

1. (informal, especially Commonwealth) Synonym of carb (“carburetor or carburettor”)

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

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

     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.

語源 2

Clipping plus adjectival -y.

形容詞

carby (comparative more carby, superlative most carby)

1. (informal) Rich in carbohydrates.

   Coordinate term: fatty

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

   • 2018, Cristina Curp, Made Whole:

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

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