Hoggish

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑɡɪʃ/

Definitions of hoggish

adjective describing someone or something as greedy or selfish, like a hog

Example Sentences

A1 The hoggish child ate all the cookies without sharing.

A2 She was criticized for her hoggish behavior at the buffet, taking more than her fair share.

B1 The hoggish businessman hoarded all the profits for himself, refusing to pay his employees fairly.

B2 The hoggish politician was known for his corrupt practices and greed, putting his own interests above those of the people.

C1 The hoggish CEO was responsible for the company's downfall, as his insatiable appetite for wealth led to unethical business practices.

C2 Her hoggish attitude towards resources and power ultimately alienated her from her colleagues and friends.

Examples of hoggish in a Sentence

formal The CEO's hoggish behavior led to resentment among the employees.

informal Don't be so hoggish with the snacks, leave some for others.

slang She's always been a bit hoggish when it comes to sharing her stuff.

figurative The hoggish nature of the politician's policies left many citizens struggling to make ends meet.

Grammatical Forms of hoggish

• past tense: hogged
• plural: hoggishes
• comparative: more hoggish
• superlative: most hoggish
• present tense: hog
• future tense: will hog
• perfect tense: have hogged
• continuous tense: is hogging
• singular: hoggish
• positive degree: hoggish
• infinitive: to hog
• gerund: hogging
• participle: hogged

Origin and Evolution of hoggish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoggish' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'hoggisc' meaning 'pertaining to or characteristic of a hog'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hoggish' has evolved to describe someone or something that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a hog. It has taken on a negative connotation in modern usage.