shut the fridge

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

shut the fuck up (usually expressing disbelief)

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Shut the fridge! You're kidding?" "I wish I was." "Details. What happened?" He let out a long breath, sagging against the side of his car. "Look, it wasn't entirely her fault. We'd been growing apart for months.

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 “shut the fridge” mean?

shut the fuck up (usually expressing disbelief)

Is “shut the fridge” formal or informal?

shut the fridge is generally slang.