piggishness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English piggish Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English piggishness From piggish + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The quality of being like a pig in one's character; greediness, boorishness, or obstinacy.
The old man's stubborn piggishness kept him from acknowledging that his wife was a better driver than he, even after his license was revoked.
The man was a glutton; his piggishness was legendary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| piggishnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |