Hog

A domesticated pig, especially one raised for its meat. It is also used informally to describe a greedy or selfish person who consumes or keeps an excessive amount of something. Further, 'hog' can describe a motorcycle, typically a large, powerful one. Colloquially, it's used to describe someone or something that dominates a situation or conversation, taking up all the space or time. Historically, it's used in the context of castrating a male pig. The word can have both literal and figurative meanings, reflecting diverse applications from the animal kingdom to human behavior.

Hog meaning with examples

• The farmer raised a prize-winning hog for the county fair, fattening it on a special diet. The animal provided a significant quantity of pork chops and bacon. His family would eat them for months. They enjoyed the succulent meat and would be pleased with the harvest. They even sold some, bringing in a decent profit, with the excess meat also contributing to his family's meals.
• During the potluck, little Timmy hogged all the cookies, refusing to share with his friends and family. He ate one after the other, ignoring the other desserts that others brought. He was so engrossed in consuming the sweets that he didn't even care about the conversation, his only goal was to take as many cookies as he could, earning a few side-eyes from some of his friends.
• My uncle's a biker, and he loves to ride his Harley, a real hog, up and down the coast. The roar of the engine fills the air as it speeds down the road. He spends his weekends polishing the chrome and attending rallies. He believes it to be one of his best investments. He will spend countless hours maintaining the motorcycle and he loves sharing his hobby with others.
• In the meeting, the CEO decided to hog the floor, dominating the conversation and not allowing anyone else to contribute. This was common for him. This frustrated the other executives, who had valuable insights to share. Eventually, many participants lost interest in the meeting and started to daydream about the other commitments they had. Most of the meeting's time was used by his unnecessary monologues.