PIGGING
/ˈpɪɡɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of PIGGING
(of swine) to give birth.
"The black sow pigged at seven this morning."
To greedily consume (especially food).
"They were pigging on the free food at the bar."
To huddle or lie together like pigs, in one bed.
The use of a pig (the device) to clean a pipeline.
Damned (used as a mild intensive).
"I can't get this pigging computer to work."
A small pail, can or ladle with the handle on the side; a lading-can. In the colonial era, some buckets were made like a small barrel, but with one stave left extra long. This stave would be carved into a handle so the bucket could be used as an oversized scoop for scattering grain, slopping the hogs, etc.
Examples of PIGGING in a Sentence
- "The black sow pigged at seven this morning."
- "They were pigging on the free food at the bar."
- "I can't get this pigging computer to work."
Word Details
Is PIGGING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PIGGING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PIGGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PIGGING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | g | g | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIGGING
14 words from the letters in PIGGING
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How to Use PIGGING in Word Games
PIGGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PIGGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PIGGING to find 14 additional valid words.