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

Been seeing a lot of white tail deer and the occasional gator, bobcat, hog, and even a coyote a few weeks ago! — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Verb

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

The article also urges users to avoid running multiple real-time antivirus programs, warning that doing so could hog resources and cause system conflicts. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing hog

• hog heaven