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hogged

 

[ hɔɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'hogged' refers to the past tense of the verb 'hog,' which generally means to take or use something excessively or to monopolize a resource. It can also refer to the act of feeding or providing food excessively to animals, particularly pigs, hence the origin of the term. 'Hogged' is often used in informal contexts to describe situations where someone is selfishly claiming more than their fair share. This term can extend to both physical possessions and attention, as in hogging space in a conversation.

Synonyms

clutched, monopolized, seized

Examples of usage

  • He hogged the remote all night.
  • She hogged the conversation at dinner.
  • They hogged all the cookies after the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "hogged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dominou

🇮🇳 काबिज़ किया

🇩🇪 besetzt

🇮🇩 menguasai

🇺🇦 захопив

🇵🇱 zajęty

🇯🇵 支配された

🇫🇷 occupé

🇪🇸 ocupado

🇹🇷 işgal etti

🇰🇷 차지한

🇸🇦 استحوذ

🇨🇿 obsazený

🇸🇰 obsadený

🇨🇳 占据

🇸🇮 zaseden

🇮🇸 okkupaður

🇰🇿 иемденген

🇬🇪 შეგებული

🇦🇿 tutulmuş

🇲🇽 ocupado

Etymology

The word 'hog' originally referred to a domesticated pig in Old English, derived from the word 'hogga' meaning a young pig. Over time, it evolved to describe not just the animal but also certain behaviors attributed to pigs, particularly their greedy nature when it comes to food. The verb form 'to hog' emerged by the 19th century in American English, capturing the essence of greediness or selfishness as pigs are often seen as gluttonous animals. The use of 'hogged' gained traction in informal settings to denote excessive usage or consumption of something, solidifying its place in colloquial language. This transition in usage reflects cultural attitudes toward sharing, community, and self-centered behavior, which are commonly associated with the nature of hogs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,491, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.