carb up
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Meaning · English
To consume a large amount of carbohydrates, ostensibly for energy; generally a practice of athletes, especially runners and swimmers.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tiêu thụ một lượng lớn carbohydrat để có năng lượng
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Let's have a spaghetti feed to carb up before the big meet.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carb up” mean?
To consume a large amount of carbohydrates, ostensibly for energy; generally a practice of athletes, especially runners and swimmers.
Is “carb up” formal or informal?
carb up is generally informal.