"refrig" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: refrigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} refrig (plural refrigs)
  1. (rare) Clipping of refrigerator. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, rare Alternative form of: refrigerator Related terms: fridge, frig
    Sense id: en-refrig-en-noun-HDAtHVeg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1988, David Jeremiah with Carole C. Carlson, Exposing the Myths of Parenthood, Dallas, Tex.: Word Publishing, page 68",
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          "ref": "1989, Valerie Wolzien, The Fortieth Birthday Body: A Suburban Mystery, New York, N.Y.: Thomas Dunne Books, page 99",
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          "ref": "2006, Dana S. Hubbard, Every Dog Has His Day, [United States?]: Jorya Publishing, page 16",
          "text": "Now I see why my man always breaking his diets. The refrig is packed to the capacity.",
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          "ref": "2007, Bahia Abrams, The Other Half of My Soul, Asheville, N.C.: Grateful Steps, Inc., page 70",
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