Fridging

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪdʒɪŋ/

Definitions of fridging

noun A practice in fiction where a character, often a woman, is killed off or harmed solely to further the development of another character, typically a male protagonist.

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the concept of 'fridging'. Can you explain it to me?

A2 The movie used 'fridging' as a plot device to motivate the main character.

B1 Many critics argue that the use of 'fridging' in storytelling is problematic.

B2 The novel was criticized for its over-reliance on 'fridging' to create drama.

C1 The author's use of 'fridging' as a narrative tool was seen as lazy and unoriginal.

C2 The director's decision to include 'fridging' in the film was met with backlash from audiences.

Examples of fridging in a Sentence

formal The act of fridging is a common trope in literature where a female character is killed off to further the development of a male character.

informal I can't believe they fridged the main character's love interest just to give him a reason for revenge.

slang They really pulled a fridging on that character, it was so unnecessary.

figurative In this story, the author fridged the protagonist's best friend, leaving him to navigate the world alone.

Grammatical Forms of fridging

• past tense: fridged
• plural: fridgings
• comparative: more fridging
• superlative: most fridging
• present tense: fridges
• future tense: will fridge
• perfect tense: have fridged
• continuous tense: is fridging
• singular: fridge
• positive degree: fridging
• infinitive: to fridge
• gerund: fridging
• participle: fridged

Origin and Evolution of fridging

First Known Use: 1999 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fridging' originated from a comic book storyline in which a female character was killed off solely to further the development of a male character's story.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fridging' has come to be used more broadly to describe any situation in which a character, typically a woman, is killed off or harmed solely to advance the plot or emotional development of another character, often a male protagonist.