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piggy.

A pig (the animal).

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɪɡi/
  1. A pig (the animal).

    childish
    This little piggy went to market.
  2. A guinea pig.

    childish
  3. A toe.

    childish · slang
    He has such cute piggies!
  4. A pig (greedy person).

    derogatory · endearing
    Can't you finish your dinner? You've been a piggy, haven't you?
  5. A member of the police.

    Ireland · UK · derogatory · slang
  6. Paypig.

    endearing
Where this word comes from

From pig + -y (diminutive suffix).

adj/ˈpɪɡi/
  1. Resembling a pig. Greedy.

  2. Resembling a pig. Slovenly, dirty.

  3. Resembling a pig. Lecherous, often in a sexist way.

Where this word comes from

From pig + -y (adjectival suffix).

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