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Definition of hoggishness

hoggishness

/ˈhɔː.ɡɪʃ.nəs/
hog · gish · ness
Adverb:hoggishly
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Adjective:hoggish
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hoggishness Lexical Profile

hoggishness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being excessively greedy, gluttonous, or selfish.

Example

"His shameless hoggishness at the banquet left very little food for the guests who arrived late."

2

Coarse, filthy, or boorish behavior resembling that attributed to a swine.

Example

"The sheer hoggishness of the tenants became apparent when the landlord inspected the trashed apartment."

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• Rhymes for hoggishness

• Nearby Words

hogenakkal
hogfish
hoggish
hoggishness
hoglet
hoglike
hognose snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoggishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoggishness
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