pigpen

noun

pig·pen | \ˈpig-ˌpen

\

Definition of pigpen

1 : a pen for pigs

2 : a dirty slovenly place

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Their house is a real pigpen. your room is a pigpen—so clean it up!

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Now on the same day Zuck had cleaned out the pigpen, and luckily was still wearing high boots. — Longreads, "At War With the Rat Army," 22 May 2017

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The first known use of pigpen was in 1803

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pigpen

noun

pig·pen | \ˈpig-ˌpen

\

Kids Definition of pigpen

1 : a place where pigs are kept

2 : a dirty or messy place

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