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pig

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[ pig ]

noun

  1. a young swine of either sex, especially a domestic hog, Sus scrofa, typically weighing less than 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
  2. any wild or domestic swine in the genus Sus, within the family Suidae Old World pigs.
  3. the flesh of swine; pork.
  4. Informal. a person of piggish character, behavior, or habits, as one who is gluttonous, very fat, greedy, selfish, or filthy.
  5. Slang: Disparaging. a police officer.
  6. Slang. an extremely rude, ill-mannered person, especially one who is sexist or racist.
  7. Slang. an immoral woman, especially a prostitute.
  8. Machinery. any tool or device, as a long-handled brush or scraper, used to clear the interior of a pipe or duct.
  9. Metallurgy.
    1. an oblong mass of metal that has been run while still molten into a mold of sand or the like, especially such a mass of iron from a blast furnace.
    2. one of the molds for such masses of metal.
    3. metal in the form of such masses.


verb (used with object)

, pigged, pig·ging.
  1. Metallurgy. to mold (metal) into oblong masses.
  2. Informal. to eat (something) quickly; gulp:

    He pigged three doughnuts and ran off to school.

verb (used without object)

, pigged, pig·ging.
  1. to bring forth pigs; farrow.

verb phrase

  1. Slang. to overindulge in eating:

    We pigged out on pizza last night.

pig

2

[ pig ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.
  1. an earthenware crock, pot, pitcher, or jar.
  2. potter's clay; earthenware as a material.

pig

/ pɪɡ /

noun

  1. any artiodactyl mammal of the African and Eurasian family Suidae, esp Sus scrofa ( domestic pig ), typically having a long head with a movable snout, a thick bristle-covered skin, and, in wild species, long curved tusks
  2. a domesticated pig weighing more than 120 pounds (54 kg) porcine
  3. informal.
    a dirty, greedy, or bad-mannered person
  4. the meat of swine; pork
  5. derogatory.
    a slang word for policeman
    1. a mass of metal, such as iron, copper, or lead, cast into a simple shape for ease of storing or transportation
    2. a mould in which such a mass of metal is formed
  6. informal.
    something that is difficult or unpleasant
  7. an automated device propelled through a duct or pipeline to clear impediments or check for faults, leaks, etc
  8. a pig in a poke
    something bought or received without prior sight or knowledge
  9. make a pig of oneself informal.
    to overindulge oneself
  10. on the pig's back
    successful; established

    he's on the pig's back now

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. intr (of a sow) to give birth
  2. informal.
    Alsopig it intr to live in squalor
  3. informal.
    tr to devour (food) greedily
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pig1

First recorded before 1100; Middle English peg, pyg, pyge, pigge “young pig,” Old English picbrēd “pigbread,” i.e., acorns or stale bread used as fodder; further origin uncertain

Origin of pig2

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English pygg; further origin uncertain
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pig1

C13 pigge, of obscure origin
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. on the pig's back, Australian Slang. in a fortunate position.
  2. pig it,
    1. to live like a pig, especially in dirt.
    2. to lead a disorganized, makeshift life; live without plan or pattern.

More idioms and phrases containing pig

  • in a pig's eye
  • like pigs in clover
  • make a pig of oneself
  • when pigs fly
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Example Sentences

He has said he believes Al Sharpton is a “race pimp” and a pig.

Elle magazine shot an editorial in September, one picture revealing a teacup pig sitting pretty by a mini Tyler Alexandra bag.

Unfortunately, neither of our teams had pinpointed the pig's burial site.

Bats that had once lived deep in the forest were now eking out a living on mango trees and near pig farms.

In 2014, it appears, the key to winning in a swing state is to avoid talking about issues and emphasize pig castration.

Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.

"I don't know whether I am going to like this or not--this coming to live in town," thought the little pig.

The pig family did not know when Squinty would be taken away from them, and all they could do was to wait.

Several times after this the boy and his sisters came to look down into the pig pen.

But just wishing never made anyone larger or taller, not even a pig, and Squinty stayed the same size.

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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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