ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Swine

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /swaɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Swine is a noun meaning (plural swine) A pig (the animal).

Meaning

(plural swine) A pig (the animal).

More Meanings

  1. (derogatory) A contemptible person (plural swine or swines).
  2. (slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "pig".
  3. (slang, derogatory) Something difficult or awkward; a pain.
  4. (archaic) plural of sow

Example Sentences

That old car is a swine to manoeuvre.
The Zimmerman farm introduced swine to their husbandry.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include porcine, piggy, pork, porker, pigmeat, boar.

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