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
1
A wild African pig with large tusks and wart-like bumps on its face.
"A family of warthogs trotted across the savanna."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishAn African wild pig with tusks, or the nickname for the A-10 attack aircraft.
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Word forms
- Plural
- warthogs
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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.
