Piggy

Definitions

1. A pig (the animal).
   childish
2. A guinea pig.
   childish
3. A toe.
   childish, slang
4. A pig (greedy person).
   derogatory, endearing
5. A member of the police.
   Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang
6. Paypig.
   endearing

Equivalents

Examples

“This little piggy went to market.”

“"Where might you come⟳ from?" When she had got a satisfactory answer⟳ to this, she continued, while she repeatedly addressed herself to the young pigs: "Ah, so! you are at school at the parson's, eh! - hush, hush! little piggies then!"”

“If you're dead-set on breeding your piggies, here are some things to remember⟳ and purchase⟳[…]”

“He has such cute piggies!”

“Can't you finish⟳ your dinner? You've been a piggy, haven't you?”

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