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pigpen

noun
pig·​pen | \ ˈpig-ËŒpen How to pronounce pigpen (audio) \

Definition of pigpen

1 : a pen for pigs
2 : a dirty slovenly place
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Synonyms for pigpen

Synonyms

dump, hellhole, hole, pigsty, shambles, sty

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Examples of pigpen in a Sentence

Their house is a real pigpen. your room is a pigpen—so clean it up!

Recent Examples on the Web

 Turns out, the previous owner, Mr. Ross, was using the truck’s door as a door for his pigpen. — A.j. Baime, WSJ, "A 1929 Ford Model AA Truck for the Generations," 24 July 2018 Now on the same day Zuck had cleaned out the pigpen, and luckily was still wearing high boots. — Longreads, "At War With the Rat Army," 22 May 2017

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First Known Use of pigpen

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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pigpen

noun
pig·​pen | \ ˈpig-ËŒpen How to pronounce pigpen (audio) \

Kids Definition of pigpen

1 : a place where pigs are kept
2 : a dirty or messy place

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