Pigswill
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pigswill is a noun meaning swill: slops fed to pigs.
Meaning
swill: slops fed to pigs.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) nonsense, rubbish
Example Sentences
He came down the slope towards the church at speed, holding his breath against the smell of warmed pigswill from the sty.
‘With respect, Professor . . .’ ‘Pigswill! You don’t respect me. You fear me, are irritated by me, envy me . . . you everything me, but you do not respect me.[…]’
Synonyms for pigswill
Depending on context, synonyms include hogwash, pigwash, swill, slop, slops.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pigwash, swill, slop, slops, swillings, pigswash.
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