piggishness

noun

piggishness

noun

Etymology From piggish + -ness.

1

Usually The quality of being like a pig in one's character; greediness, boorishness, or obstinacy.

  • The man was a glutton; his piggishness was legendary.
  • The old man's stubborn piggishness kept him from acknowledging that his wife was a better driver than he, even after his license was revoked.

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