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Hogging

Verb / ˈhɔ:gɪŋ / Another word for hogging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'hogging' means the act of monopolizing or using more than one's share of something.

Synonyms & similar words

hog monopolizing dominating hoarding grabbing seizing occupying claiming commandeering usurping appropriating acquiring possessing owning controlling devouring swallowing consuming keeping

Example sentences

  1. 1. He was hogging the swing and not letting anyone else have a turn.
  2. 2. The cat was hogging the sunny spot on the window sill.
  3. 3. The bully was hogging all the attention in class.
  4. 4. The greedy child was hogging all the cookies.
  5. 5. The team captain was hogging the ball and not passing it to his teammates.

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