Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

raid-the-fridge

verb phrase
/reɪd ðə frɪdʒ/
Definition
To go to the refrigerator, especially late at night, in search of food or snacks.
Examples
  • After the party, I decided to raid the fridge for some leftover pizza.
  • Feeling hungry at midnight, she couldn’t resist raiding the fridge.
  • He often raided the fridge when he studied late into the night.
Meaning
The act of searching through the refrigerator to find something to eat, typically without any plan or thought, often done impulsively or in a hurry.
Synonyms
  • snack
  • scavenge
  • gorge