bleed like a pig
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To bleed profusely.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They carried off their wounded comrade - he was bleedin' like a pig - and then they sat around us, and if ever I saw frozen murder it was in their faces.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bleed like a pig” mean?
To bleed profusely.
Is “bleed like a pig” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.