whole-hog
adjective
\ ˈhōl-ˈhȯg
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Definition of whole-hog
(Entry 1 of 3)
: committed without reservation : thoroughgoing
a whole-hog patriot
whole hog
nounDefinition of whole hog (Entry 2 of 3)
: the whole way or farthest limit
—usually used adverbially in the phrase go the whole hog
whole hog
adverbDefinition of whole hog (Entry 3 of 3)
: to the fullest extent : without reservation : completely
accepting whole hog the standards … of the majority— R. B. Kaplan
Examples of whole-hog in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
So is the climax, which goes whole hog with wishful dramatic thinking. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood’ review: With Tarantino prospecting, there’s tarnished gold (and the Manson family) lurking in Hollywood hills," 19 July 2019 The casual barbecue joint specializes in James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott’s signature whole hog barbecue. — al.com, "What’s new in Avondale?," 13 June 2019 And yes, there are plenty of options, from vegan dishes to whole hog barbecue. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Everything you need to know about the 2019 Forecastle Festival in Louisville," 3 July 2019 Moreland’s Tavern, one of the city’s finest neighborhood restaurants, will be cooking up a whole hog alongside a spread of usual cookout favorites such as baked beans. — Washington Post, "16 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend," 13 June 2019 Pat Martin: The owner of Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Nashville is a master of whole hog barbecue. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "2018 Southern Smoke set for Sept. 30," 30 May 2018 Some pitmasters in Eastern North Carolina only cook whole hogs with a specific sauce. — Ben Mezrich, WSJ, "The Yankees Who Brought Science to the BBQ World," 24 Aug. 2018 So do North Dakota’s many Trump voters want a senator who gives the president half a chance, or one who will go whole hog? — Kyle Peterson, WSJ, "A Senate Barnburner in Farm Country," 7 Sep. 2018 The new faces are: Highlights of chef Chris Shepard's Southern Smoke 2017 Lexus Super VIP Culinary Tour, with special guests (brisket guy) Aaron Franklin and (whole hog guy) Rodney Scott. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "2018 Southern Smoke set for Sept. 30," 30 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'whole-hog.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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