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    Hog (en. Hog)

    /hɔg/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A domesticated animal, often raised for meat.
    The farmer raises hogs on his farm.
    Le fermier élève des hogs sur sa ferme.
    An individual who takes more than their share in a given context.
    He is a real hog when it comes to sharing treats.
    Il est un vrai hog lorsqu'il s'agit de partager des friandises.
    verb
    To appropriate something in a selfish manner.
    She hogged all the candy at the cinema.
    Elle a hogué tous les bonbons au cinéma.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old English 'hogga', meaning a piglet.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hog the limelight
    Attract all the attention to oneself.
    hog the limelight
    hog all the food
    Take all the food at the expense of others.
    hog all the food
    hog the profits
    Claim the majority of the profits.
    hog the profits

    Related Words

    pork
    Meat from the pig.
    porc
    animal
    Living being belonging to the animal kingdom.
    animal

    Slang Meanings

    A selfish person.
    He's a hog, he never shares anything.
    C'est un hog, il ne partage jamais rien.
    A derogatory term for someone who consumes more than necessary.
    Stop being a hog and let others enjoy too.
    Arrête d'être un hog et laisse aussi les autres profiter.