Pigsty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪɡˌstaɪ̯/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pigsty is a noun meaning An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
Meaning
An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A dirty or very untidy place.
Example Sentences
The lower pasture also contains a pigsty.
This room is a pigsty. When are you going to clean it?
"It's only youse crowd wot comes makin' a pigsty of the place," said Melons conclusively.
Word Forms
- pigsties
Synonyms for pigsty
Depending on context, synonyms include hogpen, hogsty, pigpen, sty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sty, pigpen, barn, stable, dump, pigloo.
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