Pig

Definition

Pig is a noun that refers to a domesticated animal often raised for meat, or a greedy person in informal usage.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pɪɡ/
• Respelling: PIG

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pɪɡ/
• Respelling: PIG

Etymology

The word "pig" originates from Old English "picga," meaning a young pig or swine. It has been used in English since the early Middle Ages.

Derivatives

• Piglet (noun)
• Piggish (adjective)
• Piggyback (adverb, verb)
• Piggery (noun)
• Pork (noun, related)

Synonyms

• Swine
• Hog
• Sow (female pig)

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "pig" is used in farming, informal language, and as a metaphor. For example: "The farmer raised pigs for their meat," or "He ate like a pig."

Related Terms

• Boar: A male pig, especially a wild one.
• Sow: A female pig.
• Pork: Meat derived from pigs.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A domesticated animal raised for meat: Refers to the animal often bred on farms.
  • Example: "The pig is a valuable source of food."
• A greedy or messy person (informal): Describes someone acting in an excessively indulgent way.
  • Example: "Stop being such a pig at the dinner table."
• A term used in metallurgy: Refers to a block of crude metal as cast.
  • Example: "The iron was molded into a pig for further processing."