piggy
Americannoun
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a child's word for a pig, esp a piglet
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a children's game in which one player attempts to retrieve a ball thrown over him or her by at least two other players
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a situation in which a person or group is caught up in a disagreement between other people or groups
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a child's word for toe or, sometimes, finger
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of piggy
1790–1800; piggy ( def. 1 ) pig 1 + -y 2; piggy ( defs. 2, 3 ) pig 1 + -y 1
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Jack, Ralph, Simon and Piggy are products of their time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Under Piggy and Ralph, the boys start off by building shelters, creating a signal fire, and gathering food and water.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
“I wanted to give Piggy his moment,” says Thorne, adding that it occurs during Ralph’s episode.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
To this, Piggy tartly replies, “My attorneys and I have taken notice. We will be in touch.”
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
"Don't you understand, Piggy? The things we did-" "He may still be-" "No."
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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