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hog heaven

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Definition of hog heaven

: an extremely satisfying state or situation

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Examples of hog heaven in a Sentence

  1. We had plenty of food, good wine, and beautiful weather. We were in hog heaven.

  2. a drink was in my hand, my butt was in a hot tub, and I was in hog heaven

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1868

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hog heaven

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Definition of hog heaven for English Language Learners

  • : a very pleasing or satisfying state or situation

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