English · Slang Attested

pig's whisper

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A low or inaudible whisper.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thì thầm nhỏ hoặc không nghe thấy

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A short space of time; a jiffy.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khoảng thời gian rất ngắn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

a low or inaudible whisper; also a short space of time, synonymous with "cockstride," i.e., cock’s tread.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thì thầm nhẹ hoặc khoảng thời gian rất ngắn

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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Pigs Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “pig's whisper” mean?

A low or inaudible whisper.

Is “pig's whisper” formal or informal?

pig's whisper is generally slang.