What does swine mean?
Swine means (plural swine) A pig (the animal)..
Swine
/swaɪn/ · noun
Meaning
(plural swine) A pig (the animal)..
Definitions by Sense
- (plural swine) A pig (the animal).
- (derogatory) A contemptible person (plural swine or swines).
- (slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "pig".
- (slang, derogatory) Something difficult or awkward; a pain.
- (archaic) plural of sow
Example Sentences
The Zimmerman farm introduced swine to their husbandry.
That old car is a swine to manoeuvre.
Synonyms for swine
Antonyms for swine
Related Words
Word Forms
- swine
- swines
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use swine in a sentence?
The Zimmerman farm introduced swine to their husbandry.
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