carbo-load


car·bo–load

verb \ˈkär-bō-ˌlōd\

Definition of CARBO-LOAD

intransitive verb
: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (as a marathon)

Origin of CARBO-LOAD

carbo
First Known Use: 1981

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