PIGSTY


Meaning of PIGSTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɪgstaɪ ]

also pig sty

( pigsties)

1.

A pigsty is an enclosed place where pigs are kept on a farm. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use pigpen )

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe a room or a house as a pigsty , you are criticizing the fact that it is very dirty and untidy. ( mainly BRIT INFORMAL )

The office is a pigsty.

= tip

N-COUNT : usu sing [ disapproval ]

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