pigpen

[ pig-pen ]

noun

1. a pen for keeping pigs. pig.
2. a filthy or untidy place:

   This kitchen is a pigpen.

pigpen

/ ˈpɪɡˌpɛn /

noun

1. a pen for pigs; sty
2. a dirty or untidy place

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigpen¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; pig ¹ + pen ²

Example Sentences

In any case, it accommodated Pigpen very nicely; he was indeed one far-out gentleman, no doubt about it, none at all.

From The Daily Beast

As a matter of fact, she no sooner got access to the barnyard than she deserted the pigpen altogether.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, but jest 'cause a man don't want to live in a pigpen it ain't no sign he wants to be put under a glass case.

From Project Gutenberg

You remember I told you that day when we first explored this place that old Laban Eldredge had this pigpen built.

From Project Gutenberg

One day when Grunty Pig was at home, in the pigpen, a squeaky voiced piped "Good morning!"

From Project Gutenberg

To one side of the pigpen, if there is room, is placed the rice mortar, an article of indispensable necessity in every household.

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