English · Phrasal verb Attested

hog up

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Meaning · English

To take up, grab or claim all of something.

Where it’s used: Used American English

She hogged up the available land with her garden.

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).

Topics: Pigs

Common questions

What does “hog up” mean?

To take up, grab or claim all of something.

Is “hog up” formal or informal?

hog up is generally informal.

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