Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in a pig's eye

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: in- a pig's -eye
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Under very unlikely circumstances; probably never.

Example Sentences

"Of course, Mr. Spock. Your reaction was quite logical ... in a pig's eye!"
"“Then he planned to kill you, and take over himself as governor.” “Hah, in a pig's eye,” said Nasty Three."

Etymology

A euphemism for in a pig's arse.

Phrases

when pigs fly

Frequently Paired Words

when pigs fly

Questions

What does in a pig's eye mean?: Under very unlikely circumstances; probably never.
Where does in a pig's eye come from?: A euphemism for in a pig's arse.

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