Piggy

/ˈpɪɡi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for a piggy bank, a container used for saving coins.

I put my allowance into my piggy every week.

A term of endearment for someone being a little spoiled or indulgent.

Her parents called her their piggy because she always wanted treats.

adjective

Resembling or relating to a pig; often used to describe someone who is greedy or gluttonous.

He has a piggy attitude towards food during the holidays.

Cute or small, reminiscent of a pig.

She bought a piggy toy for her little sister.

Derived from the word 'pig', with a diminutive suffix; often used affectionately.

piggy bank:

A container used to hold coins or money.

piggyback:

To carry someone on one's back.

piggy in the middle:

A child or person placed between two others in a game.

Greedy person.

Stop being such a piggy and share the snacks!

A term used affectionately for a loved one.

Come here, my little piggy!