pigs
Pronunciation: [pɪgz]
Word
Context: “animals”
(noun) pigs are farm animals that are often pink and have a curly tail. They are known for being friendly and can be very smart. People raise pigs for food, like bacon and ham.
Example
The pigs on the farm were rolling in the mud and having a great time.
Example
There were no pigs in the zoo, only cows and sheep.
Example
Why do farmers raise pigs instead of other animals?
Context: “slang”
(noun) sometimes, 'pigs' is used as a slang term to describe police officers. This use is informal and can be seen as disrespectful.
Example
The community had a meeting to discuss police relations and keep things friendly.
Example
They treated the pigs with disrespect, which caused problems in the neighborhood.
Example
Why do some people refer to police officers as pigs?
Context: “behavior”
(verb) to pig out means to eat a lot of food greedily or without care. It’s when someone eats more than usual, especially junk food.
Example
After the party, we all pigged out on the leftover pizza.
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He did not pig out on snacks; he only had a small salad.
Example
Did you pig out at the buffet last night?
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