hogs

[hɒɡz]

hogs Definition

• 1. domesticated pig, especially one over 120 pounds (54 kg) and raised for market
• 2. a greedy or selfish person

Using hogs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hogs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer raised hogs for meat.

• Example

  He's such a hog when it comes to food.

• Example

  She's always hogging the TV remote.

hogs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hogs

• pig
• swine
• hogwash
• greedy person
• selfish person

Phrases with hogs

• go the whole hog

  to do something completely or thoroughly

  Example

  If we're going to remodel the kitchen, let's go the whole hog and replace the appliances too.

• high on the hog

  living in luxury or enjoying a life of ease

  Example

  Ever since he won the lottery, he's been living high on the hog.

• sweating like a hog

  to be sweating profusely

  Example

  After running a marathon, I was sweating like a hog.

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Summary: hogs in Brief

The term 'hogs' [hɒɡz] refers to domesticated pigs, especially those raised for market. It can also refer to a greedy or selfish person. The phrase 'go the whole hog' means to do something completely or thoroughly, while 'high on the hog' means living in luxury. 'Sweating like a hog' is an idiom that means to be sweating profusely.