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The correct spelling is pigs.
How to pronounce pigs
noun
IPA: /pɪɡz/
Say it like: Pig-s
The correct spelling is pigs. Any of several intelligent mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus scrofa. For example: "The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage."
Usage Examples
“The man kept a pen with two pigs that he fed from carrots to cabbage.”
“Some religions prohibit their adherents from eating pig.”
“You gluttonous pig! Now that you've eaten all the cupcakes, there will be none for the party!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of several intelligent mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus scrofa.
- 2.(specifically) A young swine, a piglet (contrasted with a hog, an adult swine).
- 3.The edible meat of such an animal; pork.
- 4.A light pinkish-red colour, like that of a pig (also called pig pink).
- 5.Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
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).
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