hungry as a hog
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Well, I asked for something to eat
I’m hungry as a hog
So I get brown rice, seaweed
And a dirty hot dog
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 “hungry as a hog” mean?
Very hungry
Is “hungry as a hog” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.