carbie
/ˈkɑːbi/noun Australian /NZ informal
A carburettor: it’s had new rear springs and a new carbie...
- Yeah, if the car has electronic fuel injection (hell, 99% do now, carbie and points, what's that?)
- It's had a new carbie kit and tune.
- I hear carbies scream wide open.
Origin
1930s: abbreviation.