What are the definitions of “pig off”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Used to tell someone to get lost or leave you alone.
He told them to PIG OFF and leave him in peace.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “pig off”?
The phrasal verb pig off is used to tell someone to get lost or leave you alone in a straightforward and sometimes rude manner.
What are the different verb forms of “pig off”?
| Root Verb | *pig off* |
| Third Person Singular Present | *pigs off* |
| Present Participle | *pigging off* |
| Simple Past | *pigged off* |
| Past Participle | *pigged off* |
Example
She angrily pigs off her annoying classmate.
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He frequently pigs off anyone who disturbs him.
Example
They're tired of pigging off people's constant requests.
Example
Yesterday, she pigged off her intrusive neighbor.
Example
The kids had been pigged off by the persistent salesman.
What kind of phrasal verb is “pig off”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“pig off” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
He told them to pig off and leave him in peace.
Example
She's known to pig off anyone who tries to bother her.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“pig off” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
He told them to pig off and leave him in peace.
Example
She's known to pig off anyone who tries to bother her.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “pig off”?
Good things to know
Does “pig off” have an informal or formal tone?
The phrasal verb pig off is highly informal and can be considered impolite or offensive depending on the context and relationship between speakers. It's best to use this expression cautiously, especially in more formal or polite interactions.
