Word
hogg
/ˈhɑɡ/
Definition
n. a young sheep that has not been shorn yet, usually between one and two years old. Farmers use this word to describe the animal's age and stage of growth.
n. a young sheep from the time it is weaned until it is shorn for the first time, typically between one and two years of age. Often used in agricultural contexts to denote a specific developmental stage.
Examples
“The farmer moved the hogg to a different field for the winter.”
“During the spring auction, the price for a healthy hogg remained steady despite the recent cold weather.”
“In traditional upland farming, the management of each hogg is crucial, as their survival through the first harsh winter determines the future productivity of the entire flock.”
Examples
simple
“The farmer moved the hogg to a different field for the winter.”
contextual
“During the spring auction, the price for a healthy hogg remained steady despite the recent cold weather.”
complex
“In traditional upland farming, the management of each hogg is crucial, as their survival through the first harsh winter determines the future productivity of the entire flock.”
Usage
Commonly used in British and Scottish agricultural dialects; sometimes spelled 'hog'.
Pitfall
the hogg meat
hogget
While 'hogg' refers to the living animal, the meat from a sheep of this age is specifically called 'hogget'.
Real-World Examples
“In recent years, there has been growing anger over private rental outfits hogging prime coastal areas with exorbitantly priced sunloungers in Greece, where the sea has an important place in national identity.” “Measuring just 19.5cm wide, the KF4 will slot into even small kitchens without hogging worktop space.” “She found women’s genital blood flow was actually suppressed right after vigorous exercise, then rose above baseline 15 to 30 minutes later, once hardworking muscles had stopped hogging the body’s blood supply.” Scan code
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