porridge
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Meaning · English
A prison sentence.
Register: slang
Examples
Just do your porridge and keep your head down.
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 “porridge” mean?
A prison sentence.
Is “porridge” formal or informal?
porridge is generally slang.