Schwein — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
Schwein is used for these senses in English:
- hog Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.
- pig (countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
- pig (metaphorically, derogatory) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
- pig (metaphorically, derogatory) A dirty or slovenly person.
- pig (engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.
- porcine Of or pertaining to pigs.
- pork (mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.
- swine (pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swine or swines).
hog — full definition
- noun A domestic pig, especially a full-grown one raised for meat.
- noun A greedy person who takes far more than their fair share of something.
- noun Informal: a large, heavy motorcycle, especially a Harley-Davidson.
- verb To take or use more than one's fair share; to monopolize.
pig — full definition
- noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
- noun Someone who eats greedily or messily (informal, insulting).
- noun A slang, disrespectful term for a police officer.
- verb To eat greedily (informal, usually with "out").