Piggy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɪɡi/
• Rhymes: -ɪɡi
• Hyphenation: pig + gy

Alternative forms

• piggie

Origin

pig + -y

Full definition of piggy

Noun

1. (hypocoristic) A pig (the animal).This little piggy went to market.
2. (hypocoristic) A guinea pig.
• 2009, Elvio Romeo, The Ultimate Guinea Pig Handbook (page 56)If you're dead-set on breeding your piggies, here are some things to remember and purchase...
3. (hypocoristic, slang) A toe. He has such cute piggies!
4. (mildly derogatory) A pig, a greedy person.Can't you finish your dinner? You've been a piggy, haven't you?
5. (derogatory, slang, UK) A member of the police.

Derived terms

• piggily

Adjective

1. greedy
2. slovenly, dirty