Piggy Definition & Meaning

piggy
adjective
  1. resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy; "piggish table manners"; "the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father"; "swinish slavering over food"
noun
  1. a young pig

"Piggy" in song lyrics

See how piggy is used in real songs:

  • "You can hop over a curb like Kermit did to Piggy"
    Beretta 9 f/ ShoGun Assason — 1 on 1
  • "Right from the getty we caught bank from the piggy"
    Jungle Brothers — Gettin Money
  • "I ain't tryin to look jiggy when I'm runnin from Miss Piggy"
    McGruff f/ The L.O.X. — Reppin' Uptown

Usage tips for "piggy"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "piggy" 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 piggy to find words that pair well.

Look up another word