pigpens

pig·pen

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-pen]
- /ˈpɪgˌpɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pig-pen]
- /ˈpɪgˌpɛn/

Definitions of pigpens word

noun pigpens a pen for keeping pigs. 1
noun pigpens a filthy or untidy place: This kitchen is a pigpen. 1

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Origin of pigpens

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; pig1 + pen2

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Parts of speech for Pigpens

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pigpens

pigpens popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for pigpens

noun pigpens

condos — Plural form of condo.
fleabags — Plural form of fleabag.
holes — Plural form of hole.
homesteads — Plural form of homestead.
hovels — Plural form of hovel.

adjective pigpens

fouls — something that is foul.

All 6 Synonyms of pigpens