pig

/pɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a farm animal with a stout body, short legs, and a flat snout, often raised for meat

“The farmer raised pigs on his land for a living.”

2. verb

to eat greedily or excessively, especially of food

“She pigged out on ice cream after finishing her exams.”

3. verb

to take advantage of or exploit a situation or person

“He piggled the system to get a free upgrade on his phone.”

4. noun

a person who eats excessively or greedily

“The pig was known for eating the entire pizza by himself.”

5. noun

a person who takes advantage of or exploits a situation or person

“The pig in the company took advantage of the financial crisis to buy stocks at a low price.”

6. noun

an informal term for a policeman or police officer

“The pig at the scene of the crime helped the detectives solve the case.”

Synonyms

  • boar
  • hog

Antonyms

  • rabbit