English Idiom · Intermediate
pig pile
A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪɡpʌɪl/
Meaning
A disorderly pile of people formed by jumping upon a victim.
Example
Rolling in a mud-puddle, heels up in the air, amid a mound of humanity, very pertinently called a 'pig-pile'.
Rolling in a mud-puddle, heels up in the air, amid a mound of humanity, very pertinently called a 'pig-pile'.
Practice tips
- Practice pig pile out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.