Pronunciation: /hɑːɡ/

Definitions of hog

noun a domesticated pig, especially one weighing over 120 pounds (54 kg)

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a hog at the farm.

A2 The hog was eating corn in the pen.

B1 The farmer raised hogs for their meat.

B2 The hog snorted loudly as it rooted around in the mud.

C1 The hog's squeals could be heard from a distance.

C2 The hog was a prized specimen in the county fair.

verb to hoard or take more than one's share of something

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer hogs the pigs in the pen every evening.

A2 She hogs all the blankets when she sleeps.

B1 The company tends to hog all the profits, leaving little for the employees.

B2 The celebrity was accused of hogging the spotlight during the press conference.

C1 The politician was criticized for hogging the microphone during the debate.

C2 The wealthy businessman was known for hogging resources and opportunities for personal gain.

Examples of hog in a Sentence

formal The farmer raised hogs on his property for meat production.

informal I saw a huge hog in the farm next door.

slang That guy is such a hog, he never shares his snacks.

figurative Her greed for power made her a real hog in the corporate world.

Grammatical Forms of hog

past tense

hogged

plural

hogs

comparative

hogger

superlative

hoggest

present tense

hog

future tense

will hog

perfect tense

have hogged

continuous tense

hogging

singular

hog

positive degree

hog

infinitive

to hog

gerund

hogging

participle

hogged

Origin and Evolution of hog

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hog' originated from the Old English word 'hogg' which referred to a young sheep or pig.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hog' came to specifically refer to a domesticated pig, particularly one that is raised for slaughter. The term has also been used colloquially to refer to a greedy or gluttonous person.