Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dying pig

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.02 in modern English

Syllables: dy-ing pig
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rubber balloon designed to emit a squealing noise as it deflates.

Example Sentences

"If the blowing is too tiresome, the blowpipe may be attached to a "dying pig" or a toy rubber balloon, the inflation of which will keep up a constant pressure until the skin is dry."

Inflected Forms

dying pigs (plural)

Questions

What does dying pig mean?: A rubber balloon designed to emit a squealing noise as it deflates.

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