Irish pig

Irish pig

IRISH PIG /iriʃ pig/
Noun London

Wig.

Example Sentences

"That's a terrible Irish pig he's wearing."
"You can tell it's an Irish pig."

Etymology & History

Rhymes with "wig". Ethnic-themed rhyming slang from the 19th-early 20th century. Reflects historical prejudices.

Word Details

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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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