Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eat-like-a-pig
idiom
/iːt laɪk ə pɪɡ/
Definition
To eat in a very messy or greedy manner, often consuming a large amount of food quickly.
Examples
- “He went to the buffet and really started to eat like a pig, piling his plate high with food.”
- “Whenever she has her favorite dessert, she tends to eat like a pig, neglecting to savor it slowly.”
- “At the picnic, the kids just sat on the grass and ate like pigs, crumbs everywhere!”
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone is eating without regard for etiquette or cleanliness, often leaving behind a mess.
Synonyms
- gobble
- wolf down
- devour
- scarf
- stuff oneself
