Pronunciation: [pˈɪɡɪʃ] (IPA) 
The word "piggish" is spelled with two G's to represent the hard /g/ sound in the middle of the word. It is pronounced as /ˈpɪɡɪʃ/, with the first syllable pronounced as "pig" and the second syllable pronounced as "ish." The suffix "-ish" is added to the end of the word "pig" to indicate that something has pig-like qualities. "Piggish" is often used to describe someone who is greedy or gluttonous, much like a pig.
Piggish is an adjective used to describe someone or something that exhibits or resembles the characteristics of a pig, either in a literal or figurative sense. In its literal interpretation, piggish refers to the behavior, appearance, or qualities associated with pigs, such as being dirty, gluttonous, greedy, or living in filth. This can include behaviors like messy eating habits, excessive indulgence in food or other pleasures, or the tendency to be unclean or sloppy in appearance.
In a figurative sense, piggish refers to human behavior that mirrors these traits. It describes someone who is excessively self-indulgent, selfish, or shows no regard for others' needs or well-being. A piggish person may prioritize their own desires and gratifications over empathy or consideration for others. They may display a lack of manners or appropriate social behavior, often seeking to accumulate wealth or possessions without concern for the consequences or impact on others.
The term piggish can also extend to describe objects or situations that evoke qualities associated with pigs, such as a messy or cluttered living space or an unpleasant, dirty, or unsightly environment. In these cases, piggish implies a lack of cleanliness or orderliness and an overall unattractive or undesirable appearance.
Like pigs.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "piggish" is derived from the noun "pig" combined with the suffix "-ish".
The noun "pig" dates back to the Old English word "picg", which originally referred to a young pig. It is believed to have Proto-Germanic origins. The term gradually evolved to encompass all ages of the animal. "Pig" eventually became the common term for a domesticated swine.
The suffix "-ish" in English, often used to form adjectives, denotes a resemblance or similarity to the root word. When attached to "pig", it creates the adjective "piggish", meaning having the characteristics or behaviors associated with a pig.
Overall, the etymology of "piggish" indicates that it developed to describe someone who exhibits pig-like manners, qualities, or behavior.
