piggish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing an excessive and mean-spirited interest in food or wealth.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with piggish
hymes , crimes , chimes , dimes

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Variants

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piggish , piggishly , piggishness , piggishnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'like a pig' in terms of wallowing in mud or filth. Later, it came to be associated with gluttony and greed.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'piggish' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. In some cultures, being called 'piggish' is considered a compliment, as it suggests a love of food and a hearty appetite.

3. The opposite of piggish is 'unpiggish', which means not showing an excessive and mean-spirited interest in food or wealth.

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Related Concepts

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1. gluttony: The excessive desire to eat rich or lavish food. Piggishness is often associated with gluttony.

2. greed: An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. Piggishness is often associated with greed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'piggish' has been used to describe characters who are excessively self-centered and materialistic. For example, in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', the character Napoleon is described as piggish.

How to Memorize "piggish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pig rolling in mud and eating excessively to remember the meaning of piggish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piggish' with the image of a greedy, self-centered person to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pigs Gorge On Endless Food' to remember the meaning of piggish.

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