Oinking: meaning, definitions and examples
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oinking
[ ˈɔɪŋkɪŋ ]
animal sound
Oinking refers to the characteristic sound made by pigs. It is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the grunting noise common to these animals. Oinking is often associated with a pig's communication, expressing various emotions such as distress, excitement, or hunger. This sound is recognizable and is commonly heard on farms and in rural settings.
Synonyms
grunting, snorting, squealing.
Examples of usage
- The pig was oinking loudly for food.
- We heard a chorus of oinking coming from the barn.
- Oinking can be quite loud during feeding time.
- The little piglet started oinking as it played in the mud.
Translations
Translations of the word "oinking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grunhido
🇮🇳 गुर्राना
🇩🇪 grunzen
🇮🇩 mengorok
🇺🇦 грукання
🇵🇱 chrząkanie
🇯🇵 ブヒブヒ鳴く
🇫🇷 grognement
🇪🇸 gruñido
🇹🇷 hırıldama
🇰🇷 으르렁거림
🇸🇦 صوت الخنزير
🇨🇿 hřebčík
🇸🇰 hrkanie
🇨🇳 哼哼声
🇸🇮 hrčanje
🇮🇸 grunnt
🇰🇿 гүрілдеу
🇬🇪 გრუხუნი
🇦🇿 gırıltı
🇲🇽 gruñido
Etymology
The term 'oink' originated in the early 20th century, likely as an imitation of the sound made by pigs. It is derived from the English language that utilizes the representational quality of sounds to create words that phonetically resemble the noises they describe. The word fits into a broader category known as onomatopoeia, where words are formed based on the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. In livestock farming, recognizing and interpreting sounds like oinking contributes to understanding animal behavior and needs. As pig farming became more popular, especially in rural communities, the vernacular surrounding these animals also expanded, solidifying the term's place in English language usage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,050, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.