resource hog
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Meaning · English
A process which consumes a large amount of system resources compared to its importance or function.
Register: slang
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).
Common questions
What does “resource hog” mean?
A process which consumes a large amount of system resources compared to its importance or function.
Is “resource hog” formal or informal?
resource hog is generally slang.