Swinish: meaning, definitions and examples
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swinish
[ หswษชnษชส ]
behavior, descriptive
Swinish refers to behavior that is akin to that of swine; it describes conduct that is considered dirty, gluttonous, or greedy. The term is often used to characterize actions or qualities that are unrefined or vulgar.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His swinish habits disgusted everyone.
- The swinish lifestyle of excess led to numerous health issues.
- They were criticized for their swinish disregard for cleanliness.
Translations
Translations of the word "swinish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น porquinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเค เคฐ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schweineartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ seperti babi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะธะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลwinio-podobny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท porcin
๐ช๐ธ suiฬno
๐น๐ท domuz gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ์ง ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุฒูุฑ ู ุซู
๐จ๐ฟ prasatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prasiatkovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชไธๆ ท็
๐ธ๐ฎ svinjski
๐ฎ๐ธ svรญnakyn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฒะธะฝัั ัำััะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแ แ แแกแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ donuz kimi
๐ฒ๐ฝ como cerdo
Etymology
The term 'swinish' originates from the Middle English word 'swinisch', which means 'swine-like' or 'pertaining to pigs'. This word itself derives from the Old English 'swฤซn', meaning 'swine' or 'pig'. The concept of associating certain behaviors with pigs likely stems from the perception of swine as dirty animals, often wallowing in mud and displaying gluttonous behavior. Over time, 'swinish' evolved to describe human behaviors that reflect a lack of refinement, hygiene, or moderation, often used in social and moral critiques. It has been used in literature and criticism to denote peopleโs indulgences or lack of decorum, solidifying its place in the English language while retaining its negative connotations.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,258, 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.
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