pigpen
noun
pig·pen ˈpig-ˌpen 
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
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
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