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Definition of hogtie

hogtie

/ˈhɔːɡˌtaɪ/
hog · tie
Adjective:hogtied
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Past Simple:hogtied
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Past Participle:hogtied
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Present Participle:hogtying
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hogtie Lexical Profile

hogtie Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To tie together the four feet of an animal, or the hands and feet of a person, so as to prevent movement.

Example

"During the rodeo event, the experienced ranch hand managed to rope and hogtie the calf in under ten seconds."

2

To impede, hamper, or prevent from acting freely or effectively.

Example

"Excessive bureaucratic regulations can hogtie small businesses trying to innovate in a competitive market."

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• Nearby Words

hoglike
hognose snake
hognose viper
hogtie
hogwash
hogweed
hoh

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 19th-century American English as a compound of 'hog' and 'tie', referring to the traditional agricultural practice of binding a pig's four legs together for transport or shearing.

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