Swine

/swaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A domesticated pig.

The farmer raised swine for meat.

A term used to refer to a pig or pigs, especially in a pejorative sense.

He called his enemies swine for their greedy ways.

A coarse or contemptible person.

He was criticized for his swine behavior at the party.

Middle English, from Old English 'swīn'.

cast in the swine

To waste something valuable on those who cannot appreciate it.

pearls before swine

To give something of value to someone who does not understand its worth.

piglet

A young pig.

sow

A female pig.

boar

A male pig.

A term for an unpleasant or despicable person.

He acts like a swine, always causing trouble.

A derogatory term for someone who is greedy or gluttonous.

Stop eating so much, you swine!