piggy

English

Alternative forms

• piggie

Etymology

pig +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɡi/

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• Rhymes: -ɪɡi
• Hyphenation: pig‧gy

Noun

piggy (plural piggies)

1. (hypocoristic) A pig (the animal).

   This little piggy went to market.

2. (hypocoristic) A guinea pig.
   • 2009, Elvio Romeo, The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook (page 56)

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

3. (hypocoristic, slang) A toe.

   He has such cute piggies!

4. (mildly derogatory) A pig, a greedy person.

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

5. (derogatory, slang, UK) A member of the police.

Adjective

piggy (comparative piggier, superlative piggiest)

1. greedy
2. slovenly, dirty

Derived terms

• piggily
• pigginess