noun
- pigs, especially domestic pigs raised for food
- a contemptible or disgusting person
Usage: formal or technical
Usage: offensive; derogatory
Examples
- The farmer raised swine for the local market.
- Swine flu was a major health concern in 2009.
- The barn housed dozens of swine.
- Modern swine farming uses advanced feeding techniques.
- Don’t call him a swine just because you disagree with him.
- The swine were fed twice daily.