swine

noun
UK: /swaɪn/
US: /swaɪn/

  1. A pig, especially one that is regarded as dirty or unpleasant.

    1. The swine were fed in the muddy pen out back of the barn.
    2. He described the farm as a filthy mess, overrun with swine and pests.

  2. A contemptible or unpleasant person.

    1. He's such a swine to treat her that way after all these years.
    2. I can't believe that swine took the last parking spot right in front of me.

Synonyms

boor hog cad beast pig
swine verb

  1. To behave in a way that is considered unpleasant or contemptible.

    1. Don't swine, share your toys with your friends.
    2. He swined during the negotiation, trying to get every last penny.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swine" in English means: A pig, especially one that is regarded as dirty or unpleasant., A contemptible or unpleasant person..

The phonetic transcription of "swine" is /swaɪn/ in British English and /swaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swine": boor, hog, cad, beast, pig.

Example usage of "swine": "The swine were fed in the muddy pen out back of the barn.". More examples on the page.