What is another word for pigs?

Common synonyms for pigs include fuzz, pigbed, raven, devour, guttle.

What is the opposite of pigs?

Antonyms of pigs include angels, saints, virtuous, pure, chaste.

Synonyms for

Pigs

Noun / pɪgz / Another word for pigs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pigs are a domesticated mammal with a stout body, short legs, and a snout for a nose.

Synonyms & similar words

fuzz pigbed raven devour guttle squealer bull slovenlyperson hog copper farrow grunter sloven slob pigit susscrofa cop pig swine hogs porkers sows boars piggies piglets hoglets bacon

Synonyms by register

Formal

swine porcine

Informal

hogs piglets

Literary

grunters sty dwellers

Antonyms

angels saints virtuous pure chaste noble

Common collocations

fat pig
sow's ear
pig out
pigsty
pig iron
guinea pig
pig's trotters

Word family

noun pig

verb pig

adjective piggy

adverb piggy

Usage note

The word 'pig' can be used literally for the animal or figuratively to describe a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person. Be mindful of the negative connotations when using it figuratively.

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