noun
missing a meal; going without food
Refers to the state of not being able to eat a meal, often due to poverty, busyness, or lack of opportunity. Can be used literally or figuratively.
今日は忙しくて昼飯を食いっぱぐれた。
I was so busy today that I missed lunch.
不景気で食いっぱぐれの人が増
Due to the recession, the number of people going without meals is increasing.