hogs
word · lemma: hog
/ˈhɑɡz/
/hˈɒɡz/
Definition
Large domesticated pigs, often raised for meat. 'Hogs' can also be used informally to describe people or things that selfishly take more than their share.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for farm pigs, especially in American English. As a verb, 'hog' means to take all or more than your share (e.g., 'Don't hog the blanket!'). Informal negative nuance when describing people. Don't confuse with 'piglets' (baby pigs) or 'boar' (wild pig).
Spanish: cerdos - puercosPortuguese (BR): porcos - suínosPortuguese (PT): porcos - suínosChinese (Simplified): 猪（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 豬（複數）Hindi: सुअर (बहुवचन)Arabic: خنازيرBengali: শূকর - লোভী ব্যক্তিRussian: свиньи - жадины (разг.)Japanese: 豚（ぶた） - 独り占めする人Vietnamese: lợn - người tham lamKorean: 돼지 - 욕심쟁이Turkish: domuz - açgözlü kişiUrdu: سور - لالچی (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: babi - orang serakah
Example Sentences
The barn is full of hogs during winter.
basic
Don't eat like hogs at the party!
natural
The farmer keeps hogs on his land.
basic
Hogs are bigger than most farm animals.
basic
All the kids hogs the swings at recess.
natural
After eating, the hogs lay in the mud to cool off.
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