hog
UK: hɒɡ | US: hɔːɡ
n. 1. a domesticated pig, especially one raised for meat
n. 2. (informal) a greedy or selfish person
vt. 1. to take or use more than one’s share of something
The word "hog" originates from Old English hogg, which referred to a young sheep or pig. By the 14th century, it narrowed to mean specifically a domesticated pig. Its informal sense of "greedy person" emerged in the 19th century, drawing on the animal’s stereotypical behavior. The verb form ("to hog") reflects this metaphorical extension. The word is of Germanic origin and remains structurally intact without separable morphemes.
The farmer raised hogs for their meat and leather.
Don’t be such a hog—share the cookies with everyone.
He hogged the remote control all evening.
Wild hogs can cause significant damage to crops.
She accused him of hogging all the credit for the project.