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sika — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bull noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  • hog noun A domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.
  • pig noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
  • pork noun Meat from a pig.
  • swine noun A pig, especially a domesticated one raised for farming.

Senses

sika is used for these senses in English:

  • bull (US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
  • hog Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.
  • pig (metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
  • pork (mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.
  • swine (pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swine or swines).

bull — full definition

  1. noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
  2. adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
  3. noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
  4. noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.

hog — full definition

  1. noun A domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.
  2. noun A greedy person who takes far more than their fair share of something.
  3. noun Informal: a large, heavy motorcycle, especially a Harley-Davidson.
  4. verb To take or use more than one's fair share; to monopolize.

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