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pigwash

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of pigswill.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pigswill

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: slop, slops, swill, pigswill

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: feed, provender

History

Etymology

From pig + wash.