frigage
/frɪˈɡɑːʒ/ or /frɪˈɡeɪʒ/Definitions
1. noun
A term used to describe the act of stealing or taking food, especially in a formal or institutional setting, such as a hospital, school, or prison.
“The hospital implemented strict rules to prevent frigage among the patients and staff.”
2. noun
A term used to describe the act of stealing or taking small items, especially food or other supplies.
“The guards were aware of the frigage that had been going on in the prison and took steps to prevent it.”