grumphie

American  

[gruhm-fee, groom-pee] / ˈgrʌm fi, ˈgrʊm pi /

Or grumphy

noun

Chiefly Scot.

1. a familiar name for a pig.

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Etymology

Origin of grumphie

From grumph “to grunt” (imitative) + -ie. Grumphie was first used in print by Robert Burns in 1786

Example Sentences

I was impressing Miss Diggity-Dalgety,—I could see that clearly; but Francesca spoiled the effect by inquiring, maliciously, if we could sometimes have a howtowdy wi' drappit eggs, or her favourite dish, wee grumphie wi' neeps.

From Penelope's Experiences in Scotland by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith

I was impressing Miss Diggity-Dalgety,—I could see that clearly; but Francesca spoiled the effect by inquiring, maliciously, if we could sometimes have a howtowdy wi' drappit eggs, or her favorite dish, wee grumphie wi' neeps.

From Penelope's Progress Being Such Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton As Relate to Her Experiences in Scotland by Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith