Synonyms for Piggy
Definition of piggy
- adjective
- 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
- a young pig
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "piggy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like gluttonous, hoggish, piggish can replace "piggy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "piggy" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Piggy" in song lyrics
See how piggy is used in real songs:
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"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