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Pigs

American  
[pigz] / pɪgz /

noun

  1. Bay of. Bay of Pigs.

Pigs 1 British  
/ pɪɡz /

noun

  1. See Bay of Pigs

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pigs 2 British  
/ pɪɡz /

interjection

  1. Also: pig's arse.   pig's bum.  slang an expression of derision or disagreement

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By comparison, the Swimming Pigs Express package the cruise line offered was $154 for adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Perhaps the most famous American fiasco in the region was the Bay of Pigs.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

The same month, the Bay of Pigs invasion failed.

From Slate • Aug. 1, 2025

The musician sang while seated on a black throne - clapping, waving his arms and pulling wild-eyed looks as he performed hits including Crazy Train, Mr Crowley and War Pigs.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

Pigs lounged in a muddy pit, an occasionally flickering tail the only sign they were alive.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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