pig
/pɪɡ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
2
A young swine, a piglet (contrasted with a hog, an adult swine).
3
The edible meat of such an animal; pork.
4
A light pinkish-red colour, like that of a pig (also called pig pink).
5
Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
6
A lecherous or sexist man.
7
A dirty or slovenly person.
8
An obese person.
9
A police officer.
10
A difficult problem.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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