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Rarepigging
The correct spelling is pigging.
How to pronounce pigging
/ˈpɪɡɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈpɪɡɪŋ/
Say it like: Pig-jin-g
The correct spelling is pigging. (of swine) to give birth. For example: "The black sow pigged at seven this morning."
Usage Examples
“The black sow pigged at seven this morning.”
“They were pigging on the free food at the bar.”
“I can't get this pigging computer to work.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(of swine) to give birth.
- 2.To greedily consume (especially food).
- 3.To huddle or lie together like pigs, in one bed.
- 4.To clean (a pipeline) using a pig (the device).
noun
- 1.The use of a pig (the device) to clean a pipeline.
- 2.A small pail, can or ladle with the handle on the side; a lading-can. In the colonial era, some buckets were made like a small barrel, but with one stave left extra long. This stave would be carved into a handle so the bucket could be used as an oversized scoop for scattering grain, slopping the hogs, etc.
adjective
- 1.Damned (used as a mild intensive).
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