pigsty
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pigsty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pen where pigs are kept.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pigsty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
looks like a pigsty
Etymology
From "pig" plus "sty", an old word for a pen or enclosure.
Full origin of pigsty →Frequently asked questions
What does “pigsty” mean?
The word “pigsty” means a pen where pigs are kept. In plain terms, a pig enclosure, or informally any filthy, messy place.
How do you pronounce “pigsty”?
“Pigsty” is pronounced PIHG-steye (/ˈpɪɡˌstaɪ̯/ in IPA).
How do you use “pigsty” in a sentence?
Here is “pigsty” used in a sentence: “The pigsty needed cleaning out after the rain.”
What part of speech is “pigsty”?
“Pigsty” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pigsty” have?
“Pigsty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pen where pigs are kept.