Pig Definition & Meaning

pig
noun
  1. domestic swine
  2. a coarse obnoxious person
  3. a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
  4. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  5. mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast
  6. a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace
verb
  1. live like a pig, in squalor
  2. eat greedily; "he devoured three sandwiches"
  3. give birth; "sows farrow"

"Pig" in song lyrics

See how pig is used in real songs:

  • "I'm coppin crack, pockets fat like Porky the Pig"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "Like a pharoah, who shadows like the grave of a dead pig"
    7L & Esoteric — Precision
  • "I trust that every litigant will be his own worst pig"
    Aesop Rock — Number Nine

Usage tips for "pig"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pig" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pig to find words that pair well.

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