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pig
1[pig]
noun
a young swine of either sex, especially a domestic hog, Sus scrofa, typically weighing less than 300 pounds (136 kilograms).
any wild or domestic swine in the genus Sus, within the family Suidae Old World pigs.
the flesh of swine; pork.
Informal.a person of piggish character, behavior, or habits, as one who is gluttonous, very fat, greedy, selfish, or filthy.
Slang: Disparaging.a police officer.
Slang.an extremely rude, ill-mannered person, especially one who is sexist or racist.
Slang.an immoral woman, especially a prostitute.
Machinery.any tool or device, as a long-handled brush or scraper, used to clear the interior of a pipe or duct.
Metallurgy.
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.
one of the molds for such masses of metal.
metal in the form of such masses.
verb (used with object)
Metallurgy.to mold (metal) into oblong masses.
Informal.to eat (something) quickly; gulp.
He pigged three doughnuts and ran off to school.
verb (used without object)
to bring forth pigs; farrow.
verb phrase
Slangto overindulge in eating.
We pigged out on pizza last night.
pig
2[pig]
noun
an earthenware crock, pot, pitcher, or jar.
potter's clay; earthenware as a material.
pig
/ ɪɡ /
noun
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
a domesticated pig weighing more than 120 pounds (54 kg)
informala dirty, greedy, or bad-mannered person
the meat of swine; pork
derogatorya slang word for policeman
a mass of metal, such as iron, copper, or lead, cast into a simple shape for ease of storing or transportation
a mould in which such a mass of metal is formed
informalsomething that is difficult or unpleasant
an automated device propelled through a duct or pipeline to clear impediments or check for faults, leaks, etc
something bought or received without prior sight or knowledge
informalto overindulge oneself
successful; established
he's on the pig's back now
verb
(intr) (of a sow) to give birth
Also: pig it.informal(intr) to live in squalor
informal(tr) to devour (food) greedily
51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
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Idioms and Phrases
pig it,
to live like a pig, especially in dirt.
to lead a disorganized, makeshift life; live without plan or pattern.
on the pig's back, in a fortunate position.
Example Sentences
“Manchild” is accompanied by a playful music video that shows the singer hitchhiking with various incompetent men and bathing with pigs in her bra and underwear.
"It's one of the most iconic gastronomic products from Spain," he says, pointing out how the pigs used to make the ham are reared in the wild and fed on acorns.
She also testified that she used blood to write on the wall of the home “Death to pigs.”
He runs a traditional mixed farm, with cattle and pigs, alongside fields growing wheat, barley, peas and beans.
Animal bones that were found belonged to a species larger than a pig.
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When To Use
Let’s start with a little swine quiz: what’s the difference between a pig and a hog? In the barnyard, a pig is a young domestic hog. Generally speaking, a pig weighs less than 120 pounds, the hog is much heavier.Like the word dog, forms of the word pig and hog are found in Old English, however their ultimate origin is obscure. Etymologists think that final -g in dog, pig, and hog are related, though.Discover more everyday words with unknown roots in our slideshow, “‘Dog,’ ‘Boy,’ And Other 51Թs That We Don’t Know Where They Came From."
Why do we raise pigs but eat pork? Same goes for cow vs. beef. It is because of the influence of French (and its higher social status) in Middle English. Via French, pork comes from the Latin porcus, "pig, hog."
Now that you know how pigs got their name, why not find out how some of our other most beloved pets got theirs in the slideshow: "Where Do The 51Թs For Our Pets Come From?"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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