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Definition of pigsty

pigsty

/ˈpɪɡ.staɪ/
pig · sty
Plural:pigsties
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pigsty Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very dirty, untidy, or cluttered room or building.

Example

"After a week of finals, his dormitory room looked like an absolute pigsty."

2

A small enclosure, pen, or shed where domestic pigs are kept and raised.

Example

"The farmer repaired the wooden fence around the pigsty before bringing in the new litter."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

pigout
pigpen
pigskin
pigsty
pigswill
pigtail
pigtailed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of "pig" and "sty" (from Old English "stig," meaning a hall or pen for livestock).

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