Hog: meaning, definitions and examples

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hog

[ hɒɡ ]

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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:

🇵🇹 porco

🇮🇳 सुअर

🇩🇪 Schwein

🇮🇩 babi

🇺🇦 свиня

🇵🇱 świnia

🇯🇵 豚

🇫🇷 cochon

🇪🇸 cerdo

🇹🇷 domuz

🇰🇷 돼지

🇸🇦 خنزير

🇨🇿 prase

🇸🇰 prasa

🇨🇳 猪

🇸🇮 prašič

🇮🇸 svín

🇰🇿 шошқа

🇬🇪 ღორი

🇦🇿 donuz

🇲🇽 cerdo

Word origin

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.