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General Slang
pigskin
PIG-skin · noun · slang
A football.
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Slang for the football itself, a holdover from when balls were made from animal hide.
“He tossed the pigskin fifty yards downfield with ease.”
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pigskin In A Sentence
He tossed the pigskin fifty yards downfield with ease.
Origin & Usage
American football; early footballs were made from pig bladders and hide.
People Also Ask
Why is a football called a pigskin?
Early footballs were made from inflated pig bladders, sometimes encased in leather, so the ball picked up the nickname 'pigskin.'
Are footballs actually made of pigskin?
No. Modern footballs are made of cowhide leather or rubber composite, not pig, but the old nickname stuck.
Is pigskin still used today?
Yes, it's a common informal way to refer to a football in casual conversation and sports commentary.
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