piggy
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for piggy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A child's word for a pig, or an informal word for a toe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A child's word for a pig, or an informal word for a toe.
“This little piggy went to market.”
2. adj
Greedy, or resembling a pig in behaviour.
“He himself, who had always tried to be gentle and good (whatever “good” meant in this crazy world), had married Lina, who had developed into a silent, piggy woman, and had gotten Seth by her.”
Opposites
How to use piggy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
piggy bank
little piggy
Etymology
From "pig" plus the diminutive ending "-y".
Full origin of piggy →Frequently asked questions
What does “piggy” mean?
The word “piggy” means a child's word for a pig, or an informal word for a toe. In plain terms, a cute or childish word for a pig, or an adjective meaning greedy.
How do you pronounce “piggy”?
“Piggy” is pronounced PIH-gee (/ˈpɪɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “piggy” in a sentence?
Here is “piggy” used in a sentence: “This little piggy went to market.”
What part of speech is “piggy”?
Depending on how it is used, “piggy” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “piggy” a common word?
“Piggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “piggy” have?
“Piggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a child's word for a pig, or an informal word for a toe.
