Pig out

phrasal verb

To eat a lot of food quickly.

After the marathon, he was so hungry he went home and pigged out on pizza.
Visual representation of "pig out" - To eat a lot of food quickly

Often appears as...

  • pig out on
  • pig out at

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To eat a lot of food quickly.

After the marathon, he was so hungry he went home and pigged out on pizza.
Visual representation of "pig out" - To eat a lot of food quickly

Often appears as...

  • pig out on
  • pig out at

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Language

Used in casual settings among friends or at informal events, not in formal situations.

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At the barbecue, we all pigged out and had a great time.
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Slang Origin

Comes from the idea that pigs eat greedily without manners.

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I can't believe I pigged out like that; I ate as much as a pig!
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Negative Connotation

May imply lack of control or overindulgence in eating, often viewed negatively.

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She said she pigged out last night and felt guilty.
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Informal Language

Used in casual settings among friends or at informal events, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Language
At the barbecue, we all pigged out and had a great time.
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Slang Origin

Comes from the idea that pigs eat greedily without manners.

Illustration for Slang Origin
I can't believe I pigged out like that; I ate as much as a pig!
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Negative Connotation

May imply lack of control or overindulgence in eating, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She said she pigged out last night and felt guilty.
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Informal Language

Used in casual settings among friends or at informal events, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Language
At the barbecue, we all pigged out and had a great time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slang Origin

Comes from the idea that pigs eat greedily without manners.

Illustration for Slang Origin
I can't believe I pigged out like that; I ate as much as a pig!
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Negative Connotation

May imply lack of control or overindulgence in eating, often viewed negatively.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She said she pigged out last night and felt guilty.
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