Sucking Pig (Noun)
Meaning
An unweaned piglet.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The farmer carefully lifted the sucking pig from its mother's side to check its health.
- Sucking pigs are completely dependent on their mothers for nutrition and warmth.
- At the market, a vendor was selling a few sucking pigs to a customer who wanted to raise them.
- The sucking piglet struggled to find its mother's teat, squealing loudly until it finally latched on.
- Sucking pigs are often separated from their mothers too early, which can lead to health problems later in life.