hoggish

adjective hog·gish \ˈhȯ-gish, ˈhä-\

Definition of HOGGISH

: grossly selfish, gluttonous, or filthy

— hog·gish·ly adverb

— hog·gish·ness noun

15th century

Synonyms: edacious, esurient, gluttonous, greedy, voracious, piggish, rapacious, ravenous, swinish

HOGGISH Defined for Kids

adjective hog·gish \ˈhȯ-gish, ˈhä-\

: very selfish or greedy

— hog·gish·ly adverb

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