pig

noun

ˈpig How to pronounce pig (audio)
Definition of pignext
as in hog
one who eats greedily or too much all-you-can-eat buffets seem to encourage some people to become shameless pigs

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Recent Examples of pig Speaking of the players, the two Irish twin sisters emerged as standouts at the end of the season with their hilarious telepathy pig bit in episode 9 and their touching performance at Mae’s memorial in the finale. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Wait, so Ashley has survived the pig murder and the plane crash? — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The pig, always a bit mischievous, would often eat the dog’s food and hang out with the alpacas. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 The popular television series features Peppa, a playful and adventurous little pig, along with her family and friends. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pig
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  • The issue has historically been politically taboo to avoid pointing fingers at the powerful agricultural industry in Iowa, one of the country’s top producers of corn, soybeans and hogs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The issue has historically been politically taboo for fear of pointing fingers at the powerful agricultural industry in Iowa, one of the country's top producers of corn, soybeans and hogs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Pig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pig. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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