sucking pig

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Noun sucking pig has 1 sense

sucking pig - an unweaned piglet
--₁ is a kind of piglet, piggy, shoat

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Sucking Pig

Definition:

A sucking pig refers to a young piglet that is still feeding on its mother's milk. It is a popular culinary delicacy in many cultures where the entire piglet is roasted, resulting in tender, succulent meat with a crispy skin.

Senses:

Noun (Culinary):

A young piglet roasted whole, often served as a festive dish or at special occasions.

Example Sentence:

They served a delicious sucking pig at the family reunion.

Verb (Informal):

Engaging in the act of sucking on something with force, often associated with making a loud sucking noise.

Example Sentence:

The child was sucking his finger after having a lollipop.

Noun (Offensive):

A derogatory term used to insult someone, usually referring to their gullible or easily influenced nature.

Example Sentence:

Don't be such a sucking pig and believe everything they say.