pig´gish|ness

pig´gish|ness
pig|gish «PIHG ihsh», adjective.
1. of, having to do with, or like a pig.
2. Figurative. very selfish; greedy.
3. Figurative. dirty; filthy.
pig´gish|ly, adverb.
pig´gish|ness, noun.

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  • pig|gish — «PIHG ihsh», adjective. 1. of, having to do with, or like a pig. 2. Figurative. very selfish; greedy. 3. Figurative. dirty; filthy. –pig´gish|ly, adverb. –pig´gish|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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