Definition

A place where pigs are kept or a term describing selfish and greedy behavior.

Example

The farmer built a new hoggery to house his growing number of pigs.

Conversation

Did you see that new farm down the road?

Yeah, I heard they have a big hoggery there.

I wonder how they manage all those pigs.

It must be a lot of work, but I bet it’s interesting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hoggery originates from the Old English word 'hog' (meaning a young pig) combined with the suffix '-ery' (meaning a place associated with a specific activity). The term 'hoggery' refers to a place where hogs are kept or raised.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where young pigs ('hog') are raised, and the '-ery' indicates it's a location for that activity.

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