SWINE


Meaning of SWINE in English

(~s)

Note: The form '~s' is used as the plural for meaning 1; '~' is used as both the singular and plural for meaning 2.

1.

If you call someone a ~, you dislike them or think that they are a bad person, usually because they have behaved unpleasantly towards you. (INFORMAL)

N-COUNT disapproval

2.

A ~ is a pig. (TECHNICAL or OLD-FASHIONED)

...imports of live ~ from Canada.

N-COUNT

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