English Explanatory Dictionary

pigsty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
  2. A dirty or very untidy place.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪɡˌstaɪ̯/ [ˈpʰɪɡˌstaɪ̯] en-us-pigsty.ogg

Word forms

pigsty pigsties

Etymology

From pig + sty.

Synonyms

hogpen hogsty pigpen sty
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