Meaning & Definition of word "Boar"

Boar

/bɔːr/

1. An uncastrated male pig.
- Example: The hunters spotted a large boar while trekking through the forest.
2. A male wild pig, especially the Eurasian wild boar.
- Example: A boar is known for its wild nature and distinctive tusks.
3. In heraldry, a boar is often used as a symbol of strength and ferocity.
- Example: The family crest featured a boar, representing bravery and tenacity.
4. The term can also refer to a fierce man or brute.
- Example: He was a boar in the way he treated his opponents, showing no mercy.

Derived from Old English 'bora', of unknown origin.

to be boarish:

To be rude or crude in behavior.

to go boar hunting:

To pursue wild boar for sport or food.

boar's head:

A dish traditionally served at feasts, made with a roasted head of a boar.

pig:

A domesticated animal often raised for food.

wild boar:

A species of pig native to the forests of Europe and Asia.

Meaning: To be boring or dull.

Example Sentence: That lecture was so boar, I nearly fell asleep.

Meaning: A person who is overly serious or lacks humor.

Example Sentence: Don't be such a boar at the party, let loose!