How to Pronounce "make a pig of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪɡ/ /ˈəv
MAYK uh PIG uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪɡ/ /ˈɒv
MAYK uh PIG ov
Definition
To eat much more than is polite or necessary, usually in a greedy or messy way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɪɡ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɪɡ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh PIG uhv
UK
MAYK uh PIG ov
Listen in Context
I always make a pig of myself at the buffet.
Don’t make a pig of yourself at dinner tonight.
He made a pig of himself at the party and felt sick afterwards.
I really made a pig of myself at lunch, but everything was so good!