hawg
A hog or pig, written the way country folks say it.
Also called hog, pig.
Updated September 24, 2026
hawg pronunciation
/HAWG/
Meaning
Hawg is hog with the Southern drawl left in the spelling. Means the animal in the pen, the meat on the plate, or a greedy somebody who won't share the last biscuit. Farm talk and porch talk both use it. You also hear it in sayings like high on the hawg, for living better than usual.
How folks use it
- “That hawg's about ready for the freezer.”
- “Don't be a hawg; leave some gravy for the rest of us.”
Origin and etymology
Pronunciation spelling of hog. Hog is an old English word for a domestic pig; further roots are uncertain. Writers use hawg to catch Southern and rural speech on the page, same idea as dog written dawg.
Frequently asked questions
Is hawg only about pigs?
Mostly the animal, but it can mean a greedy person too. Big motorcycles get called hogs as well, though that sense is wider American slang.