What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
piggy
Example
The farmer had a pen full of piglets, including several cute piggies. [piggy: noun]
Example
My little brother is such a piggy, he always finishes his food and asks for more. [piggy: adjective]
Example
I've been saving my spare change in a piggy bank for months now. [piggy: noun]
hog
Example
The farmer raised hogs for meat and kept them in a separate pen from the piglets. [hog: noun]
Example
Don't be such a hog, share the popcorn with the rest of us. [hog: noun]
Example
He rode his Harley-Davidson hog down the highway, feeling the wind in his hair. [hog: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hog is more commonly used than piggy in everyday language, especially in the context of farming or motorcycles. Piggy is less common and is often used in informal or playful contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between piggy and hog?
While piggy is typically associated with a casual and informal tone, hog can be used in both informal and formal contexts, depending on the context and usage.
