noun

warthog

WAWT-hog

Warthog (noun) means a wild African pig with large tusks and wart-like bumps on its face. Example: “A family of warthogs trotted across the savanna.”

noun

A wild African pig with large tusks and wart-like bumps on its face.

"A family of warthogs trotted across the savanna."

An informal nickname for the A-10 Thunderbolt II, a US military ground-attack aircraft.

"Pilots affectionately call the A-10 the Warthog because of its ungainly shape."

How to use warthog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn African wild pig with tusks, or the nickname for the A-10 attack aircraft.

Word forms

warthogs plural

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Etymology

A compound of wart and hog, describing the wart-like facial growths on the animal.

Frequently asked questions

What does “warthog” mean?

The word “warthog” means a wild African pig with large tusks and wart-like bumps on its face. In plain terms, an African wild pig with tusks, or the nickname for the A-10 attack aircraft.

How do you pronounce “warthog”?

“Warthog” is pronounced WAWT-hog (/ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “warthog” in a sentence?

Here is “warthog” used in a sentence: “A family of warthogs trotted across the savanna.”

What part of speech is “warthog”?

“Warthog” is a noun.

How many meanings does “warthog” have?

“Warthog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild African pig with large tusks and wart-like bumps on its face.