Hog

/hɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A domesticated pig, especially one that is bred for food.

The farmer raised a hog for the county fair.

An uncastrated male pig.

In the wild, a hog can weigh several hundred pounds.

A greedy person; someone who takes more than their fair share.

He’s such a hog when it comes to the last piece of pizza.

verb

To take more than one’s share of something; to be greedy.

Don't hog the remote; let's watch something we all enjoy.

To roll or lie about in a lazy or filthy manner.

The dog hogged the sunniest spot on the lawn.

Middle English 'hogge', from Old English 'hogga', of uncertain origin.

hog the limelight

To take the most attention or recognition.

hog wild

To act in a carefree or reckless manner.

when pigs fly

Something that will never happen.

pork

The flesh of a pig, especially when prepared for eating.

swine

A term for pigs in general or domesticated pigs.

boar

A wild male pig.

To reserve a large quantity of something selfishly.

Stop hogging the pizza; let others have some too!

To dominate a shared resource or situation.

He always hogs the conversation during meetings.