pigface

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pigface

/ˈpɪɡfeɪs/ UK

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From pig + face.

noun pigfaces · pig-face · pig's-face

Any of various mesembryanthemums of the genus Carpobrotus, native to coastal areas of Australia, and producing edible fruits. The road cut through sand dunes spread patchily with pigface and tumbleweeds and led obliquely to the sea […]
derogatory, informal Term of abuse for an ugly person. Near-synonym: dogface
Similar: dogface

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@misc{pigface_2026,
  title = {pigface},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pigface},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}