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Definition of piggy - 2 dictionary results

pig⋅gy

[pig-ee] noun, plural -gies, adjective, -gi⋅er, -gi⋅est.
–noun
1. a small or young pig.
–adjective
2. Informal. piggish.
3. (of a sow) in an advanced state of pregnancy.
Also, piggie.


Origin:
1790–1800; (def. 1) pig 1 + -y 2 ; (defs. 2 and 3) pig 1 + -y 1


pig⋅gi⋅ness, noun
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pig·gy   (pĭg'ē)   
n.   pl. pig·gies Informal
A little pig.
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