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pigpen

[ pig-pen ]

noun

  1. a pen for keeping pigs. pig.
  2. a filthy or untidy place:

    This kitchen is a pigpen.



pigpen

/ ˈpɪɡˌpɛn /

noun

  1. a pen for pigs; sty
  2. a dirty or untidy place
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pigpen1

First recorded in 1795–1805; pig 1 + pen 2
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Example Sentences

In any case, it accommodated Pigpen very nicely; he was indeed one far-out gentleman, no doubt about it, none at all.

As a matter of fact, she no sooner got access to the barnyard than she deserted the pigpen altogether.

Yes, but jest 'cause a man don't want to live in a pigpen it ain't no sign he wants to be put under a glass case.

You remember I told you that day when we first explored this place that old Laban Eldredge had this pigpen built.

One day when Grunty Pig was at home, in the pigpen, a squeaky voiced piped "Good morning!"

To one side of the pigpen, if there is room, is placed the rice mortar, an article of indispensable necessity in every household.

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