Word PIG: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

pig

🇺🇸 [pɪɡ]

Meanings

A domesticated animal raised for its meat, commonly known as pork. Pigs are omnivorous and often used in farming for their ability to grow quickly and produce valuable byproducts. The term 'pig' is also used informally to refer to a person who is greedy or messy.

Examples

• The farmer raised pigs on his farm for market.
• She fed the pig scraps from the kitchen.
• He called his brother a pig because he left his room so messy.

Synonyms

hog • swine • boar

Antonyms

sheep • cow • chicken