pig

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Pronunciation
/ˈpɪɡ/
/ˈpɪɡ/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any of several intelligent mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus scrofa.

Example Sentences
  • The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage.
2 Definition

(specifically) A young swine, a piglet (contrasted with a hog, an adult swine).

3 Definition

The edible meat of such an animal; pork.

Example Sentences
  • Some religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.
4 Definition

A light pinkish-red colour, like that of a pig (also called pig pink).

5 Definition

Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.

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

A lecherous or sexist man.

Example Sentences
  • She considered him a pig as he invariably stared at her bosom when they talked.
7 Definition

A dirty or slovenly person.

Example Sentences
  • He was a pig and his apartment a pigpen; take-away containers and pizza boxes in a long, moldy stream lined his counter tops.
8 Definition

A very obese person.

9 Definition

A police officer.

Example Sentences
  • The protester shouted, “Don't give in to the pigs!” as he was arrested.
10 Definition

A difficult problem.

Example Sentences
  • Hrm... this one's a real pig: I've been banging my head against the wall over it for hours!
11 Definition

A block of cast metal.

Example Sentences
  • After the ill-advised trade, the investor was stuck with worthless options for 10,000 tons of iron pig.
12 Definition

The mold in which a block of metal is cast.

Example Sentences
  • The pig was cracked, and molten metal was oozing from the side.
13 Definition

A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.

Example Sentences
  • Unfortunately, the pig sent to clear the obstruction got lodged in a tight bend, adding to the problem.
14 Definition

The general-purpose M60 machine gun, considered to be heavy and bulky.

Example Sentences
  • Unfortunately, the M60 is about twenty-four pounds and is very unbalanced. You try carrying the pig around the jungle and see how you feel.
15 Definition

A simple dice game in which players roll the dice as many times as they like, either accumulating a greater score or losing previous points gained.

16 Definition

Earthenware, or an earthenware shard

17 Definition

An earthenware hot-water jar to warm a bed; a stone bed warmer

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of swine) to give birth.

Example Sentences
  • The black sow pigged at seven this morning.
2 Definition

To greedily consume (especially food).

Example Sentences
  • They were pigging on the free food at the bar.
3 Definition

To huddle or lie together like pigs, in one bed.

4 Definition

To clean (a pipeline) using a pig (the device).