LingvoCore.com

hoggery: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Rare / Obsolete
UK/ˈhɒɡ.ər.i/US/ˈhɑː.ɡɚ.i/

Archaic, Technical (historical agriculture), Humorous/Pejorative (extended use).

My Flashcards

Quick answer

What does “hoggery” mean?

Pig farming.

Audio

Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

Pig farming; a pigsty or a place where pigs are kept.

By extension, any place characterized by greed, filth, or excessive consumption; an establishment or environment of coarse, piggish behaviour.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant modern usage difference. Historically, the term would have been used in agricultural contexts in both regions. The metaphorical use is equally rare in both.

Connotations

In both varieties, the literal term is neutral/technical (though outdated). The metaphorical use is strongly pejorative, implying squalor and selfishness.

Frequency

Extremely low frequency in both. Possibly slightly more recognized in the UK due to stronger historical ties to archaic rural vocabulary, but this is marginal.

Grammar

How to Use “hoggery” in a Sentence

The [ADJ] hoggeryA hoggery of [NOUN (e.g., greed)]

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
pig hoggeryfilthy hoggery
medium
a wretched hoggerythat absolute hoggery
weak
local hoggeryold hoggery

Examples

Examples of “hoggery” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • No standard verb form.

American English

  • No standard verb form.

adverb

British English

  • No standard adverb form.

American English

  • No standard adverb form.

adjective

British English

  • No standard adjective form. (Piggish is used).

American English

  • No standard adjective form. (Piggish is used).

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Only in historical texts about agriculture.

Everyday

Virtually never used. If used, it would be for humorous or dramatic insult.

Technical

Obsolete term in animal husbandry.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “hoggery”

Neutral

pig farmpigstyswinery

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “hoggery”

sanctuaryretreatparagon of virtuecleanliness

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “hoggery”

  • Misspelling as 'hogery'.
  • Using it as a synonym for modern, clean pig farming.
  • Assuming it is a common word.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is extremely rare and considered archaic or humorous.

You could, but it would sound quaint or deliberately old-fashioned. Modern terms are 'pig farm', 'pig unit', or 'swine housing'.

Literally, they are synonyms. However, 'pigsty' is the common modern word, while 'hoggery' is archaic. Both can be used metaphorically.

No. The related verb is 'to hog' (meaning to take greedily). 'Hoggery' is solely a noun.

Pig farming.

Hoggery is usually archaic, technical (historical agriculture), humorous/pejorative (extended use). in register.

Hoggery: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒɡ.ər.i/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɑː.ɡɚ.i/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “None specific to this word.”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of HOG + (place suffix) -ERY, like 'bakery' but for hogs. A place full of hogs.

Conceptual Metaphor

GREED/UNCLEANLINESS IS A PIGSTY (The state of being greedy and filthy is conceptualised as the physical location where pigs live).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The 19th-century farm's most pungent area was the , where dozens of pigs were kept.
Multiple Choice

In a metaphorical sense, calling a place a 'hoggery' primarily implies it is:

hoggery: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples | Lingvocore