Definition

A sound made by a pig, often described as a grunting noise.

Example

The pig let out a loud oink when it was hungry.

Conversation

Did you hear that funny oink from the pig earlier?

Yeah, it was hilarious! I didn't expect it to sound like that.

I know, right? Pigs are so quirky with their sounds.

Absolutely! That oink made my day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'oink' originates from imitative sounds made by pigs, representing the noise they make. It is an example of onomatopoeia, where the word phonetically resembles the sound it describes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pig making its characteristic sound — that's why 'oink' sounds just like the noise a pig makes.

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