Pig

Quick meaning: Pig is a noun meaning (uncountable) The edible meat of such an animal; pork.

Meaning

(uncountable) The edible meat of such an animal; pork.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) A light pinkish-red colour, like that of a pig (also called pig pink).
2. (figuratively, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
3. (figuratively, derogatory) A lecherous or sexist man.
4. (figuratively, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
5. (figuratively, derogatory) An obese person.
6. (derogatory, slang) A police officer.
7. (countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.

Example Sentences

Some religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.

The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed everything from carrots to cabbage.

She considered him a pig, as he invariably stared at her bosom when they talked.

You gluttonous pig! Now that you've eaten all the cupcakes, there will be none for the party!

Word Forms

• pigs
• pigging
• pigged

Synonyms for pig

Depending on context, synonyms include grice, hog, oinker, piggy, porker, squealer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hog, farrow, bull, cop, raven, fuzz.

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