pig
Meaning: A farm animal raised for meat; informally, a greedy or dirty person
A pig is a domestic animal with a flat snout, raised for pork, bacon, and ham. Informally, calling someone a pig suggests they are greedy, dirty, or ill-mannered. British slang also uses 'pig' as offensive slang for a police officer. 'Pig out' means to eat a lot greedily.
Examples
- The farmer keeps pigs and chickens on his land. 农夫在他的土地上养猪和鸡。El granjero cría cerdos y gallinas en su tierra.農家は土地で豚と鶏を飼っています。농부는 자기 땅에서 돼지와 닭을 기릅니다.
- Don't be such a pig—leave some cake for the others! 别这么贪心,给别人留点蛋糕!¡No seas tan cerdo, deja algo de pastel para los demás!そんなに意地汚くしないで、他の人にもケーキを残して!그렇게 욕심부리지 마, 다른 사람들 케이크도 남겨 놔!
- We pigged out on pizza and ice cream last night. 我们昨晚大吃了披萨和冰淇淋。Anoche nos atiborramos de pizza y helado.昨夜はピザとアイスクリームをがっつり食べました。어젯밤에 피자와 아이스크림을 실컷 먹었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'picga' meaning 'a young pig', of uncertain origin. The word replaced the older 'swine' in common usage. The derogatory slang sense for police officers appeared in the 1800s. 'Piggybank' dates from the 1940s.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Story & Trivia
The word 'pig' for the animal and 'pork' for the meat reflect the Norman Conquest: Anglo-Saxon farmers used 'pig' while French-speaking nobles used 'porc' (pork) for what they ate.
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