Piggy: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repetition error. It has the same meaning and usage as the first 'piggy'.

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Specifically used to refer to a baby pig. It's a neutral and common term when talking about young pigs.

• The piglet followed its mother around the pen.
• Watching the piglets play is so adorable.

Less commonly used term referring to a young pig. It often appears in literature or historical texts rather than in everyday conversation.

• The farmer found a lost pigling in the field.
• The story included a pigling that wandered off from its litter.

Used generally to refer to the animal as a whole, without specific connotations. It is a straightforward term that describes the domestic animal commonly found on farms.

• The pig is rolling in the mud.
• Pigs can be intelligent and social animals.

Informal and often friendly term used to describe a small container, usually in the shape of a pig, where coins are saved. It’s commonly used when talking to children.

• Let’s put your spare change in your piggy so you can save up for something special.
• My daughter loves feeding her piggy with coins.

A more generic and neutral term, suitable for adult and professional settings. It refers to any container designed to hold and save coins.

• I bought a coin bank to save all the loose change I accumulate.
• For his birthday, he received a beautiful glass coin bank.

Commonly used term that can be applied in both casual and formal contexts. It refers to any box or container used to save money.

• She has a money box where she deposits her weekly savings.
• Every child should have a money box to learn about saving.