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General Slang
happy as a pig in slop
HAP-ee az uh PIG in SLOP · phrase · informal
Perfectly content.
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Definitions
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Thoroughly happy and satisfied, like a hog wallowing in mud.
“Give him a fishing rod and he's happy as a pig in slop.”
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happy as a pig in slop In A Sentence
Give him a fishing rod and he's happy as a pig in slop.
Origin & Usage
Southern/rural simile; pigs delight in wallowing, an image of pure contentment.
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What does "happy as a pig in slop" mean?
It means perfectly content and thoroughly satisfied.
Where is "happy as a pig in slop" from?
It's a Southern/rural simile — pigs delight in wallowing, making an image of pure contentment.
How do you use it?
Describe someone's contentment: "Give him a fishing rod and he's happy as a pig in slop."
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