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/Sounds like "REH" (as in "red") + "free" (as in "free")/

Meaning

The short form of 'refrigerador' (refrigerator) in Mexico, because nobody has time to say the full word. It's the everyday abbreviation every Mexican uses at home.

Examples

Put the milk in the fridge.

The fridge is empty, we need to go grocery shopping.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Heladera

In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.