sugar bomb

English

Noun

sugar bomb (plural sugar bombs)

1. (colloquial) Any very sugary food or drink.
   • 2015, Frank C. Rollins, Fast Six Pack Abs:

     Sugary beverages: These are sugar bombs and the empty calories will go right to your tummy.

   • 2015, Anne Alexander, Julia VanTine, Sugar Smart Express:

     Pass up known sugar bombs—desserts, sodas, shakes, smoothies.

   • 2019, Laurent Poret, 100 tips for losing weight, page 99:

     If you want to lose that beer belly, start by telling yourself that they are sugar bombs.

Related terms

• gut bomb