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Definition of piggery

piggery

/ˈpɪɡ.ər.i/
pig · ger · y
Adverb:piggishly
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Plural:piggeries
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Adjective:piggish
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piggery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A farm, enclosure, or building where pigs are raised and kept.

Example

"The agricultural college modernized its piggery to improve ventilation and animal welfare."

2

A dirty, messy, or untidy place.

Example

"After the weekend guests left without cleaning up, the kitchen looked like an absolute piggery."

3

Greedy, gluttonous, or filthy behavior resembling that of a stereotypical pig.

Example

"The host was appalled by the sheer piggery displayed at the buffet table."

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• Rhymes for piggery

• Nearby Words

pigface
pigfeed
pigfish
piggery
piggish
piggishness
piggy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from the noun 'pig' combined with the suffix '-ery', denoting a place where animals are kept or a state of behavior.

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