1 C1 idiomatic slang
To ruin or spoil something, especially through incompetence or a careless mistake.
"I totally frigged up the recipe by adding salt instead of sugar."
separable
frig up
C1 slang separable transitive
To ruin or spoil something through incompetence or carelessness.
In plain English
To make a mess of something and ruin it.
What does "frig up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar and informal. British English. 'Frig' historically carries sexual connotations but in this use functions as a euphemism for a stronger expletive. Avoid in formal or professional settings.
Words that pair with "frig up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan interview everything completely job
How to conjugate "frig up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
frig up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
frigs up
he/she/it
Past simple
friged up
yesterday
Past participle
friged up
have + pp
-ing form
friging up
continuous
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