Definitions

1. noun

A person who steals or appropriates something, especially food, without permission.

“The hogger was caught by the shopkeeper, who was surprised that someone would steal a whole turkey.”

2. noun

A person who hoards or accumulates something, especially food, to an excessive degree.

“The hogger of our community is always seen with bags of food, and it’s not clear where it all comes from.”

3. verb

to steal or appropriate something, especially food, without permission.

“The kids were caught hogging the last of the pizza, and their parents were not happy.”