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Piggy

//ˈpɪɡi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling a pig.; Greedy.
  2. 2
    Resembling a pig.; Slovenly, dirty.

    "He himself, who had always tried to be gentle and good (whatever “good” meant in this crazy world), had married Lina, who had developed into a silent, piggy woman, and had gotten Seth by her."

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

    "Finding quality flms of a sexual nature is difficult. Many of the films we have investigated for this program are down-right piggy. I wanted films of a sensual interest that also had some political sensibilities, especially in regards to women."

Adjective
  1. 1
    resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A pig (the animal). childish

    "This little piggy went to market."

  2. 2
    a young pig wordnet
  3. 3
    A guinea pig. childish

    "If you're dead-set on breeding your piggies, here are some things to remember and purchase[…]"

  4. 4
    A toe. childish, slang

    "He has such cute piggies!"

  5. 5
    A pig (greedy person). derogatory, endearing

    "Can't you finish your dinner? You've been a piggy, haven't you?"

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  1. 6
    A member of the police. Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang
  2. 7
    Paypig. endearing

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pig + -y (diminutive suffix).

Etymology 2

From pig + -y (adjectival suffix).

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