Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piggy
adjective/noun
ˈpɪɡi
Definition
A term often used to describe something related to a pig, or resembling a pig in characteristics, especially in terms of roundness or plumpness.
Examples
- She saved her coins in a piggy bank.
- He always jokes about his piggy cheeks when he smiles.
Meaning
In a more informal context, ‘piggy’ can refer to someone who is greedy or tends to take more than their fair share.
Synonyms
- chubby
- pudgy
- greedy
