whole-hog

\ ˈhōl-ˈhȯg

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Definition of whole-hog

(Entry 1 of 3)

: committed without reservation : thoroughgoing a whole-hog patriot

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Definition of whole hog (Entry 2 of 3)

: the whole way or farthest limit —usually used adverbially in the phrase go the whole hog

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Definition of whole hog (Entry 3 of 3)

: to the fullest extent : without reservation : completely accepting whole hog the standards … of the majority— R. B. Kaplan

Examples of whole-hog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Pacelli, whose thick beard and wardrobe of plaid shirts give him the look of a lumberjack, and his staff carve up a 700-plus-pound steer and three whole hogs a week. — Washington Post, "This little butcher shop in rural West Virginia is turning out world-class burgers," 5 Nov. 2019 Boston University’s Questrom School of Business has gone the whole hog and now offers its full MBA online for just $24,000. — The Economist, "The future of management education," 2 Nov. 2019 Sam Jones, pitmaster/owner of Sam Jones BBQ in Winterville, NC, made his second appearance at Southern Smoke, serving up chopped whole hog sandwiches made from pigs coming off a giant cinder-block pit built just for the festival. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "2019 Southern Smokes takes in record $573,000," 7 Oct. 2019 From poor management to trying to establish whole hog barbecue in a city that doesn’t have a strong barbecue culture, Currence experienced the taste of failure in many different forms. — Fortune, "Why the Most Successful Chefs and Restaurateurs Are Thankful for Their Failures," 14 Sep. 2019 The Oakland outpost has a permanent space dedicated to whole hog cooking, which San Francisco does not. — SFChronicle.com, "At long last, 4505 Burgers & BBQ opens Oakland restaurant," 28 June 2019 So is the climax, which goes whole hog with wishful dramatic thinking. — Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, "‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood’ review: With Tarantino prospecting, there’s tarnished gold (and the Manson family) lurking in Hollywood hills," 19 July 2019 The casual barbecue joint specializes in James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott’s signature whole hog barbecue. — al.com, "What’s new in Avondale?," 13 June 2019 And yes, there are plenty of options, from vegan dishes to whole hog barbecue. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Everything you need to know about the 2019 Forecastle Festival in Louisville," 3 July 2019

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