piggy (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈpɪɡi
Definition
Resembling or characteristic of a pig, often used in a playful or affectionate way to describe small size or roundness.
Examples
She gave her brother a piggy back ride all the way to the park.
The toddler has such cute little piggy eyes that crinkle when she laughs.
He saved his coins in a ceramic piggy bank shaped like a farm animal.
How to Use piggy
- piggy back (idiom)
- to carry someone on one's back — "He gave his daughter a piggy back ride home."
- piggy bank (collocation)
- a container for saving money — "She dropped her spare change into her piggy bank."
Synonyms of piggy
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