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Hogged Meaning in English

word · lemma: hog

ˈhɑɡ
HAWGd
hˈɒɡd
HOGD

释义

Took or kept more than one's fair share of something, especially in a selfish or unfair way. Often used informally for food, space, or attention.

用法与细微差别

Informal and often negative—implies selfishness. Used with things like 'hogged the sofa', 'hogged the spotlight'. Not literal; don't confuse with 'hog' as the animal.

例句

He hogged all the toys and didn't share with the other kids.

basic

You hogged the bathroom all morning!

basic

She hogged the couch so no one else could sit.

basic

Sorry I hogged the conversation at dinner last night.

natural

My dog hogged the bed and left me no space to sleep!

natural

He totally hogged the spotlight during the meeting.

natural