Meaning of the word pig in English

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

pig

US /pɪɡ/

UK /pɪɡ/

a domesticated omnivorous hoofed mammal with a snout and a short tail, bred for its meat.

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The farmer raised a lot of pigs for their meat.

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The little piglet was playing in the mud.

Synonym:

hog swine boar sow

a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person.

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He's such a pig, always eating all the food.

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Don't be a pig, clean up your mess!

Synonym:

glutton slob filthy person

to eat greedily or to excess.

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He would pig out on pizza every Friday night.

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Don't pig out on candy before dinner.

Synonym:

gorge stuff devour gobble

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guinea pig