noun
- plural of pigginess; the quality or state of being piggish; greediness or selfishness
- plural of pigginess; behavior or characteristics resembling those of a pig, such as messiness or uncleanliness
Usage: informal; usually uncountable in singular form, but plural form used to denote multiple instances or types
Usage: informal
Examples
- The pigginesses displayed by the children at the dinner table were unacceptable.
- His various pigginesses—hoarding snacks, refusing to share toys—annoyed his siblings.
- The teacher addressed the pigginesses in the classroom, reminding students to clean up after themselves.
- Their pigginesses became apparent when they left the picnic area in a mess.
- The coach criticized the team's pigginesses, noting their selfish play instead of teamwork.