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Pigs

American  
[pigz] / pɪgz /

noun

  1. Bay of. Bay of Pigs.

Pigs 1 British  
/ pɪɡz /

noun

  1. See Bay of Pigs

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pigs 2 British  
/ pɪɡz /

interjection

  1. Also: pig's arse.   pig's bum.  slang an expression of derision or disagreement

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Example Sentences

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Pigs are smart and intensely food-motivated, quick to learn routines and test limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Perhaps the most famous American fiasco in the region was the Bay of Pigs.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Black Sabbath were pioneers in the heavy metal genre of music, writing classic tracks like Paranoid, War Pigs and Iron Man.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

The group along with the Rescue Garden, Wee Companions and Vegas Friends of Guinea Pigs Rescue removed 33 guinea pigs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

Pigs were as essential to the conquistadors as horses.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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