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Pigwidgeon (noun) means a tiny or unimportant person, creature or thing, especially a fairy or elf.

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A tiny or unimportant person, creature or thing, especially a fairy or elf.

""What is a pigwidgeon?" you ask. "That's Mister Pigwidgeon to you," says the elf with a sniff, "and I'd like to know what gives you the right to interrupt my afternoon nap."" — Jay Leibold, Treasure Hunt (1995)

An annoying or foolish person, or a creature seen as worthless.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for pigwidgeon

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What is the meaning of pigwidgeon?

"pigwidgeon" (noun) means a tiny or unimportant person, creature or thing, especially a fairy or elf.

What are the different meanings of pigwidgeon?

"pigwidgeon" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tiny or unimportant person, creature or thing, especially a fairy or elf; 2. An annoying or foolish person, or a creature seen as worthless.