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pigpen

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pigpen has 1 sense
  1. sty, pigsty, pigpen - a pen for swine
    --1 is a kind of pen

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Pigpen

Definition

A pigpen refers to an enclosed area or pen specifically designed for housing pigs. It is typically constructed with fences or walls to confine the pigs and provide them with a suitable living environment.

Senses

Sense 1: Animal Housing

In agriculture, a pigpen is a structure used for containing and raising pigs. It ensures the safety and well-being of the pigs while allowing them to roam and exercise within a limited area.

Example sentence: Farmers need to regularly clean and maintain the pigpen to ensure the health of their pigs.

Sense 2: Handwriting Cipher

Pigpen, also known as the Pigpen cipher, is a simple symbolic code used as a form of secret writing. It replaces alphabetic letters with unique symbols making it difficult for others to decipher the message without prior knowledge of the code.

Example sentence: The mysterious note was written using the pigpen cipher and required a special key to decode its hidden meaning.

Popular Usage

Pigpen is a term often used in casual conversations to refer to a messy or disorganized place or situation. It can describe a cluttered room, a chaotic workspace, or any other untidy setting.

Example sentence: Her bedroom was so messy, it looked like a pigpen with clothes and belongings scattered everywhere.

Local Usage

In some regions, pigpen may be used idiomatically to describe a stubborn or unruly person. It implies that the person behaves like a pig within a pen, being difficult to handle or control.

Example sentence: Don't argue with him, he's a real pigpen when he gets angry.

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