Woodlouse.
Chuggy pig
CHUG-ee PIG
ˈtʃʌɡi pɪɡ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Found some chuggy pigs."
"Chuggy pigs under the stone."
Etymology & History
North Somerset name for woodlouse. One of dozens of regional British names for this creature. Chuggy possibly onomatopoetic or from chuck (to throw).
Word Details
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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
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Formality
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