pigswill

English

Etymology

pig + swill

Noun

pigswill (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of swill: slops fed to pigs &c.
  2. Synonym of nonsense.
    • 1991, Stephen Fry, The Liar, p. 50:
      ‘With respect, Professor...’
      Pigswill! You don't respect me. You fear me, are irritated by me, envy me... you everything me, but you do not respect me.’
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