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oink
(oingk)n.
The characteristic grunting noise of a hog.
[Imitative.]
oink v.
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oink
(ɔɪŋk)interj
an imitation or representation of the grunt of a pig
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oink
(ɔɪŋk)n.
1. the grunting sound made by a hog.
v.i. 2. to utter such a sound.
[1940–45; imitative]
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| Noun | 1. |  oink - the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogsnoise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" |
| Verb | 1. | oink - utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs |
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oink
interj (pig) → grunz
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