carb-face

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Meaning · English

A condition in which the face swells, attributed to water retention caused by carbohydrate intake.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “carb-face” mean?

A condition in which the face swells, attributed to water retention caused by carbohydrate intake.

Is “carb-face” formal or informal?

carb-face is generally slang.