hogger

hogger

English Noun
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Definition

One who, or that which, hogs.

Etymology

From hog + -er.

Example Sentences

  • "Against these heroes are the puritans, the hoggers of profit, the shysters, the obfuscators, the do-nothings."
  • "Twenty- five demerit marks would make most hoggers sit up and take notice ; but not Jones."
  • "What had happened was this : A yardgoat crew had gone into this lead and left the gate wide open, and neither the hogger nor the fire boy on the passenger saw this open switch right in broad daylight."
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