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Meaning of carb up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To consume a large amount of carbohydrates, ostensibly for energy; generally a practice of athletes, especially runners and swimmers.

informal

Examples

“Let's have a spaghetti feed to carb up before the big meet.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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