oink
word
Definition
The sound that a pig makes; used as a word to describe or imitate pig noises. Sometimes used playfully in conversation.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly as onomatopoeia for pig sounds—mainly for children, stories, or playful contexts. Rare in formal speech or writing. Sometimes said jokingly to tease someone or indicate eating messily.
Spanish: oink (gruñido de cerdo)Portuguese (BR): oinc (som do porco)Portuguese (PT): oinc (som do porco)Chinese (Simplified): 哼哼（猪叫声）Chinese (Traditional): 哼哼（豬叫聲）Hindi: ऊँक (सुअर की आवाज़)Arabic: أوينك (صوت الخنزير)Bengali: ওয়াঁক - উঁকুন (শিশুরা প্রায়ই উচ্চারণ করে) Russian: хрю-хрю - хрюканьеJapanese: ブーブーVietnamese: ụt ịtKorean: 꿀꿀Turkish: oink - hınkUrdu: غوں غوںIndonesian: oink - ngook (suara babi)
Example Sentences
The pig goes oink.
basic
I heard a loud oink from the barn.
basic
When you press the toy, it makes an oink sound.
basic
The kids laughed every time their dad said 'oink' during the story.
natural
He made a silly oink noise to cheer up his friends.
natural
Stop eating like that or I'll call you 'oink oink'!
natural