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Definition of piggishness

piggishness

/ˈpɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/
pig · gish · ness
Adverb:piggishly
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Adjective:piggish
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piggishness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"His sheer piggishness at the buffet left very little food for the remaining guests."

2

The quality of being dirty, messy, or slovenly in habits or appearance.

Example

"The roommates finally confronted him about the intolerable piggishness of his bedroom."

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• Rhymes for piggishness

• Nearby Words

pigfish
piggery
piggish
piggishness
piggy
piggyback
piggybank

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