hoggin

/ ˈhɒɡɪŋ; ˈhɒɡɪn /

noun

1. a finely sifted gravel containing enough clay binder for it to be used in its natural form for making paths or roads

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoggin¹

C19: perhaps the same as hogging from hog in the sense of arching the back, from the shape given to a road to facilitate drainage

Example Sentences

"That won't prevent you hoggin' more'n your share, I'll bet," said Potts pleasantly.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, I could ask more, an' take a wide chance, but I ain't hoggin' things.

From Project Gutenberg