pigsty

Meanings

• noun

  A dirty, cramped, and unsanitary enclosure for keeping pigs.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780267"

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Synonyms

pigpen

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Variants

List of all variants of pigsty that leads to same result
pigsties , pigsty

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Etymology

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Originally, a pigsty was an outdoor enclosure for pigs, but the term now often refers to a dirty and cramped living space.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pigsty' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The average pigsty can house around 20 pigs.

3. Some modern pig farms use more humane living conditions, known as 'pig paradises', which provide more space and comfort for the pigs.

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Related Concepts

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1. farm: A pigsty is a structure typically found on a farm.

2. livestock: A pigsty is a type of livestock enclosure.

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Culture

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In literature, a pigsty is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a messy or disorderly situation. In art, there are various depictions of pigsties, often used to criticize the living conditions of farm animals.

How to Memorize "pigsty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, dirty enclosure filled with pigs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pigsty' with the image of a messy and unsanitary living space for pigs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pigs In A Small, Dirty Yard' to remember the definition of a pigsty.

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