Meaning & Definition of word "Hog"

Hog

/hɔɡ/

1. A domesticated pig, especially one that is bred for food.
- Example: The farmer raised a hog for the county fair.
2. An uncastrated male pig.
- Example: In the wild, a hog can weigh several hundred pounds.
3. A greedy person; someone who takes more than their fair share.
- Example: He’s such a hog when it comes to the last piece of pizza.

1. To take more than one’s share of something; to be greedy.
- Example: Don't hog the remote; let's watch something we all enjoy.
2. To roll or lie about in a lazy or filthy manner.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: To reserve a large quantity of something selfishly.

Example Sentence: Stop hogging the pizza; let others have some too!

Meaning: To dominate a shared resource or situation.

Example Sentence: He always hogs the conversation during meetings.