Word: HOGS
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Definition of HOGS
- Any animal belonging to the Suidae family of mammals, especially the pig, the warthog, and the boar.
- (specifically) An adult swine (contrasted with a pig, a young swine).
- A greedy person; one who refuses to share.
- To greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others.
"Hey! Quit hogging all the blankets."
- To clip the mane of a horse, making it short and bristly.
- To scrub with a hog, or scrubbing broom.
- To process (bark, etc.) into hog fuel.
- A quahog (clam)
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "hogs" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "hogs" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HOGS:
- # the hogs effect
- # master of hogs
- # playing with hogs
- # in terms of hogs
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