11 PIG expressions in English: "pig out", "pig tails", "piggy back"...

TL;DR

Learn 11 pig expressions including "pig out," "piggy bank," and "pig-headed" and understand their meanings.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 👶 "Piggy" is a more cute or endearing term for a pig, often used by children.
• 🐷 "Pig pen" or "pig sty" refers to a very dirty room or place.
• 😋 "Pig slop" describes really bad and disgusting food.
• 🤕 "Pig-headed" is an adjective used to describe someone who is very stubborn.
• 👮 "Pig" is a slang term for a police officer.
• 💵 "Piggy bank" is a figurine used to save money.
• 👰‍♀️ "Piggy back" refers to giving someone a ride on your back.

Questions & Answers

Q: What does "pig out" mean?

"Pig out" means eating a lot of food, often to the point of feeling very full. For example, if someone says, "I pigged out last night," it means they ate a large amount of food.

Q: What is the meaning of "piggy bank"?

A piggy bank is a figurine shaped like a pig with a coin slot on top. It is used to save money, and when the savings need to be accessed, the piggy bank is broken open.

Q: What does "pig-headed" mean?

"Pig-headed" describes a person who is very stubborn and unwilling to change their mind. It implies that they are difficult to get along with due to their inflexibility.

Q: Why do people sometimes call police officers "pigs"?

"Pig" is a slang term for a police officer. It originated from the stereotype of police officers eating donuts, although it is not a polite or respectful term to use.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• "Pig out" means eating a large amount of food.

• "Pigtails" are a hairstyle with two braids on the side of the head.

• "Pig pen" or "pig sty" refers to a very dirty room or place.

• "Pig slop" describes really bad and disgusting food.