pig Latin
pig Latin
Definition
pig Latin
noun
a playful secret language in which each word is spoken beginning with its first vowel and any preceding consonants are moved to the end to form a new syllable with the vowel sound (ā), as “oybay” for boy: a word beginning with a vowel can be handled variously, as in “armay,” “armway,” or “armhay” for arm
Browse dictionary entries near pig Latin
- pig iron
- pig bed
- pig
- piffle
- piezometer
- piezoelectricity
- piezoelectric effect
- piezochemistry
- piezo-
- piety
- pigboat
- pigeon
- pigeon breast
- pigeon drop
- pigeon hawk
- pigeon-hearted
- pigeon-livered
- pigeon pea
- pigeon-toed
- pigeonhole
