bush pig

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo sh pig]
- /bʊʃ pɪg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo sh pig]
- /bʊʃ pɪg/

Definitions of bush pig words

noun bush pig any of a genus (Potamochoerus) of wild African pigs that live in forested regions 3
noun bush pig a wild swine, Potamochaerus porcus, of southern and eastern Africa, having white facial markings. 1
noun bush pig An African pig of the genus Potamochoerus; Potamochoerus porcus or Potamochoerus larvatus. 0
noun bush pig (Australia, slang, derogatory) An unattractive woman. 0

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Origin of bush pig

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Bush pig

noun

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adverb

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bush pig popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bush pig usage trend in Literature

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