pigs Meaning & Definition
What Does Pigs Mean?
Pigs is a noun that means plural of pig. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of pig. As a verb, it means (of swine) to give birth.
Pigs in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɪɡz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hog and swine |
Pigs Definition (Noun)
- plural of pig
Pigs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pig
Noun
- 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.
The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage.
- (specifically) A young swine, a piglet (contrasted with a hog, an adult swine).
- The edible meat of such an animal; pork.
Some religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.
- A light pinkish-red colour, like that of a pig (also called pig pink).
- Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
You gluttonous pig! Now that you've eaten all the cupcakes, there will be none for the party!
- A lecherous or sexist man.
She considered him a pig as he invariably stared at her bosom when they talked.
- A dirty or slovenly person.
He was a pig and his apartment a pigpen; take-away containers and pizza boxes in a long, moldy stream lined his counter tops.
- A very obese person.
- A police officer.
The protester shouted, “Don't give in to the pigs!” as he was arrested.
- A difficult problem.
Hrm... this one's a real pig: I've been banging my head against the wall over it for hours!
- A block of cast metal.
After the ill-advised trade, the investor was stuck with worthless options for 10,000 tons of iron pig.
- The mold in which a block of metal is cast.
The pig was cracked, and molten metal was oozing from the side.
- 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.
Unfortunately, the pig sent to clear the obstruction got lodged in a tight bend, adding to the problem.
- The general-purpose M60 machine gun, considered to be heavy and bulky.
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.
- 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.
Verb
- (of swine) to give birth.
The black sow pigged at seven this morning.
- To greedily consume (especially food).
They were pigging on the free food at the bar.
- To huddle or lie together like pigs, in one bed.
- To clean (a pipeline) using a pig (the device).
Noun
- Earthenware, or an earthenware shard
- An earthenware hot-water jar to warm a bed; a stone bed warmer
Synonyms of Pigs
Pigs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pigs
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pigs in a Sentence
The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage.
Some religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.
You gluttonous pig! Now that you've eaten all the cupcakes, there will be none for the party!
She considered him a pig as he invariably stared at her bosom when they talked.
He was a pig and his apartment a pigpen; take-away containers and pizza boxes in a long, moldy stream lined his counter tops.
The protester shouted, “Don't give in to the pigs!” as he was arrested.
Hrm... this one's a real pig: I've been banging my head against the wall over it for hours!
After the ill-advised trade, the investor was stuck with worthless options for 10,000 tons of iron pig.
The pig was cracked, and molten metal was oozing from the side.
Unfortunately, the pig sent to clear the obstruction got lodged in a tight bend, adding to the problem.
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.
The black sow pigged at seven this morning.
They were pigging on the free food at the bar.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Pigs
Pigs Pronunciation
You say pigs as //pɪɡz//. It has 1 syllable.