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 ]