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单词 pigpen
释义

pigpen

noun

pig·​pen ˈpig-ˌpen How to pronounce pigpen (audio)
1
: a pen for pigs
2
: a dirty slovenly place

Synonyms

  • dump
  • hellhole
  • hole
  • pigsty
  • shambles
  • sty
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Example Sentences

Their house is a real pigpen. your room is a pigpen—so clean it up!
Recent Examples on the Web Police came back the next day and found the boy's remains in the family's pigpen. Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Turns out, the previous owner, Mr. Ross, was using the truck’s door as a door for his pigpen. A.j. Baime, WSJ, 24 July 2018 Now on the same day Zuck had cleaned out the pigpen, and luckily was still wearing high boots. Longreads, 22 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pigpen

noun

pig·​pen ˈpig-ˌpen How to pronounce pigpen (audio)
1
: a place where pigs are kept
2
: a dirty or messy place

pigpen

noun

as in dump
a dirty or messy place your room is a pigpen—so clean it up!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dump
  • pigsty
  • mess
  • sty
  • hole
  • hellhole
  • shambles
  • chaos
  • hell
  • disarray
  • disorder
  • disorganization
  • muss
  • confusion
  • snake pit
  • clutter
  • jumble
  • disarrangement
  • litter
  • havoc
  • muddle
  • mishmash
  • mare's nest
  • welter
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