pigsty — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.

   Synonyms

   hogpenhogstypigpensty

   Examples

   The lower pasture also contains a pigsty.

   Then the next thing They made a swing, But Jill set up a big cry, For the swing gave way, In the midst of the play, And threw her into the pigsty.

2. A dirty or very untidy place.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Synonyms

   pigpen

   Examples

   This room is a pigsty. When are you going to clean it?

   "It's only youse crowd wot comes makin' a pigsty of the place," said Melons conclusively.

Noun

1. a pen for swine

   Synonyms

   stypigpen

   Broader terms

   pen