Synonyms of hog

hog 1 of 2

noun

ˈhȯg 

as in pig

one who eats greedily or too much

if I had known that my guests were going to be such hogs, I would have prepared twice as much food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pig
• glutton
• stuffer
• cormorant
• overeater
• gorger
• gourmand
• swiller
• gormandizer
• trencherman
• feaster
• guzzler
• muncher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• picker
• dieter
• nibbler

hog

2 of 2

verb

as in to monopolize

Related Words

• monopolize
• corner
• bogart
• consume
• sew up
• own
• absorb
• possess
• engross
• control
• have
• rule
• manage
• govern
• hold
• reign (over)
• direct
• command

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hog

Noun

But Devaughn Vele was a target hog late last year, and with rookie Jordyn Tyson sidelined, Vele could be a nice surprise. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

These companies went from being these cash-rich, asset-light, beautiful vehicles to becoming these bloated asset hogs. — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

If anything, consider this your backstage prep before hogging the spotlight and embarking on your solar return. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Embiid’s return was the top pregame headline, and centers from both teams hogged the spotlight early. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing hog

• hog heaven