noun

oink

oyngk

Oink (noun) means the grunting sound a pig makes. Example: “The piglet let out a loud oink when it saw the food.”

noun

The grunting sound a pig makes.

"The piglet let out a loud oink when it saw the food."

verb

To make the grunting sound of a pig.

"The pigs oinked loudly as the farmer approached with feed."

How to use oink

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sound a pig makes, or to make that sound.

oinked past tense, oinks plural, oinks singular

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The piglet let out a loud _____ when it saw the food.

An imitative word that copies the sound itself.

grunt

soldier grunt

boink

What does “oink” mean?

The word “oink” means the grunting sound a pig makes. In plain terms, the sound a pig makes, or to make that sound.

How do you pronounce “oink”?

“Oink” is pronounced oyngk (/ɔɪŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “oink” in a sentence?

Here is “oink” used in a sentence: “The piglet let out a loud oink when it saw the food.”

What is another word for “oink”?

Words with a similar meaning to “oink” include grunt.

What part of speech is “oink”?

Depending on how it is used, “oink” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “oink” have?

“Oink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the grunting sound a pig makes.

soldier grunt