freshies
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Meaning · English
Fresh food, such as vegetables and eggs, that cannot be produced in Antarctica and must be imported.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Freshies are being served tonight!”
“Freshies?” Christina asked. By the sound of his voice, freshies must be something fabulous, she thought.
“Fresh vegetables! Carrots, peas and broccoli!” Dr. Orlav answered with gusto.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “freshies” mean?
Fresh food, such as vegetables and eggs, that cannot be produced in Antarctica and must be imported.
Is “freshies” formal or informal?
freshies is generally slang.