Pigs

American

[pigz] / pɪgz /

noun

Bay of. Bay of Pigs.

Pigs ¹ British

/ pɪɡz /

noun

See Bay of Pigs

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pigs ² British

/ pɪɡz /

interjection

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

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Example Sentences

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Pigs are smart and intensely food-motivated, quick to learn routines and test limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

Further listening: War Pigs and Iron Man are all-time classics; while Diary of a Madman and Suicide Solution are crucial chapters in Osbourne's solo songbook.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Pigs, was his first thought, but after a second sniff he changed his mind.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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