Meaning & use
Piggy
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Resembling a pig, or informally, greedy for food or money.
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The toddler let out a piggy squeal of delight.
Don't be so piggy and leave some cake for everyone else.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'piggy' is also an affectionate or childish term for a small pig, as in 'piggy bank.'
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2. noun
A small pig, especially as referred to by children.
The farm let kids feed the piggies.
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