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UK/["/pɪɡ/"]/US/["/pɪɡ/"]/

Meaning of Pig

In simple words: A pig is a farm animal that is often pink and has a curly tail.

Pig in a sentence

  • The pig is rolling in the mud.
  • She has a cute pig as a pet.
  • The farmer feeds his pig every morning.
  • In some cultures, pig is a common dish.
  • The pig snorted loudly in the barn.
  • He acted like a pig when he ate the food.
  • A pig can be very intelligent and friendly.
  • They raised a pig for the county fair.

How to use Pig

Use 'pig' when referring to the animal in general. In informal contexts, it can also describe someone who is greedy or messy, but it's considered rude. Avoid using it in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'piggy bank' — both relate to saving (and are cute!)

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Collocations with Pig

Synonyms for Pig

Opposites of Pig

Common mistakes with Pig

  • Confused with 'hog' - 'hog' often refers to larger pigs or is used informally.
  • Mistakenly using 'pig' in a serious context without realizing it's often seen as derogatory.

Compare Pig with Boar, Pork

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Frequently asked questions about Pig

What does Pig mean?

A pig is a farm animal that is often pink and has a curly tail.

What is the definition of Pig?

an animal with pink, black or brown skin, short legs, a broad nose and a short curly tail. Pigs are kept on farms for their meat (called pork) or live in the wild.

How do you use Pig in a sentence?

The pig is rolling in the mud.

Can you give another example of Pig?

She has a cute pig as a pet.

What are synonyms for Pig?

Common alternatives include swine, boar, hog, sow, pork.

What is the opposite of Pig?

Opposite meanings include human, cow, sheep, goat.

What words go with Pig?

It commonly pairs with domestic, feral, wild, breed, keep, raise, grunt, squeal, farm, farmer, fat, disgusting, greedy, make a pig of yourself.

What are common mistakes when using Pig?

Confused with 'hog' - 'hog' often refers to larger pigs or is used informally. Mistakenly using 'pig' in a serious context without realizing it's often seen as derogatory.

How do you pronounce Pig?

US: /["/pɪɡ/"]/, UK: /["/pɪɡ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pig?

Use 'pig' when referring to the animal in general. In informal contexts, it can also describe someone who is greedy or messy, but it's considered rude. Avoid using it in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Pig?

"Pig" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.