Hog: meaning, definitions and examples

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hog

 

[ hษ’ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A hog is a domesticated pig, especially one over 120 pounds (54 kilograms) and ready for market.

Synonyms

boar, pig, swine.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer raised hogs on his farm.
  • The hog squealed loudly when approached by the farmer.

Translations

Translations of the word "hog" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค…เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ babi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›winia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cochon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerdo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท domuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prase

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praลกiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพัˆา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ donuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerdo

Etymology

The word 'hog' originated from the Old English word 'hogg', which referred to a young sheep before its first shearing. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a domesticated pig, particularly one raised for food. Hogs have been an important source of meat for various cultures throughout history, with different breeds developed for specific traits such as size, meat quality, and adaptability to different climates.

See also: hoglet.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,947 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.