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pigs

Pronunciation: [pɪgz]

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Learn how to use pigs in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

He did not pig out on snacks; he only had a small salad.

Example

Did you pig out at the buffet last night?

How to pronounce pigs

Pronunciation: [pɪgz]

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