What does PIGGY mean?

Piggy Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. a young pig (noun)
2. resembling or characteristic of a pig (adjective)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpɪɡi/
• UK: /ˈpɪɡi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "piggy" originated from the Middle English word "pigge" which means pig. It has been used to describe young pigs since the 15th century. The adjective form of "piggy" has been used to describe things that resemble or are characteristic of pigs.

Synonyms:

• piglet
• sow
• boar

Related Words:

• bacon
• hammy
• oinky
• snout
• swine

Example Sentences:

1. The farmer raised a piggy for the county fair.
2. The piggy bank was filled with coins and bills.
3. The childs snorting laugh was piggy.