piggy

[ˈpɪɡi]

piggy Definition

• 1. resembling or characteristic of a pig, especially in being greedy or piggish
• 2. a small or young pig

Using piggy: Examples

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

• Example

  He has a piggy face.

• Example

  The children were playing with the piggy in the farm.

• Example

  She ate her food like a piggy.

• Example

  He is a piggy eater.

piggy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for piggy

• greedy
• piggish
• hog
• sow
• swine

Phrases with piggy

• piggy bank

  a small container, typically one shaped like a pig, for saving coins

  Example

  I saved all my pocket money in my piggy bank.

• piggyback

  to carry someone on one's back or shoulders

  Example

  The little girl was tired so her father gave her a piggyback ride.

• piggy in the middle

  a situation in which one person or group is caught between two others who are arguing or fighting

  Example

  The children played piggy in the middle with the ball.

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Summary: piggy in Brief

The term 'piggy' [ˈpɪɡi] can be used as an adjective to describe someone or something that resembles or has the characteristics of a pig, especially in being greedy or piggish. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a small or young pig. 'Piggy' extends into phrases like 'piggy bank,' and 'piggyback,' denoting a container for saving coins and carrying someone on one's back or shoulders, respectively.