Meaning of the word oink in English

What does oink mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

oink

US /ɔɪŋk/

UK /ɔɪŋk/

the characteristic grunt of a pig

Example:

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The pig let out a loud oink as it rooted in the mud.

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I heard a distinct oink from the barn.

Synonym:

grunt squeal

(of a pig) make its characteristic grunt

Example:

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The little pig began to oink happily as it saw its food.

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You could hear the pigs oink all the way from the farmhouse.

Synonym:

grunt squeal

used to represent the characteristic grunt of a pig

Example:

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The farmer imitated the pig: "Oink, oink!"

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The children laughed as the puppet went "Oink!"