Pig: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used to refer to the young domestic animal on farms or in general speech, or to describe someone who is eating a lot or messily.

• The farmer fed the pig every morning.
• Look at him stuffing his face like a pig!

Often used to describe a larger, mature pig, especially in farming contexts. Can also mean to take or use more than one's fair share of something.

• The hogs were ready for the market.
• Don't hog all the blankets!

A formal or old-fashioned term for pigs, often used in literary texts or to insult someone by calling them dirty or nasty.

• The swine were kept in pens.
• He's such a swine for lying to her.

A cute or affectionate term usually used by children or when referring to toy pigs.

• She received a little piggy bank for her birthday.
• Look at the piggy playing in the mud!

In negative or insulting contexts, calling someone a 'pig' implies they are dirty, lazy, or greedy.

• He's such a pig, he never cleans his mess
• Don't be a pig, share some with others

Often refers to someone who habitually eats and drinks too much. This term can be used in both negative and neutral contexts depending on the tone.

• Being a glutton at every meal is not good for your health
• During the holidays, she turns into a glutton

Informally describes someone who is lazy and untidy, often relating to their personal habits or living space.

• He's a total slob, just look at his messy desk
• Stop being a slob and clean up your room

Describes someone who desires more of something than is necessary or fair, often related to food, money, or power. Usually has negative connotations.

• He is such a greedy person, always wanting more than he needs
• The greedy person took more than his fair share of the cake

Aside from its negative connotation regarding eating, 'pig' can also simply refer to the animal itself.

• The farm has several pigs in the barnyard
• She has a pet pig that loves to snuggle

This word describes eating large amounts of food in a very greedy or enthusiastic way, often to the point of discomfort.

• They gorged themselves on the buffet at the wedding
• After hiking all day, they gorged on the feast prepared at the campsite

This word describes eating something quickly and eagerly, often because the person is very hungry or the food is very good.

• He devoured his meal within minutes
• The kids devoured the cookies as soon as they came out of the oven

This term is typically used to describe eating or drinking a large quantity in a short period, often used in the context of unhealthy or emotional eating.

• She tends to binge on chocolate when she's stressed
• After the breakup, he binged on junk food for a week