swine

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Meaning · English

A "pig", variously — A police officer.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Keep your mouths shut. Don't tell the swine anything.

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 “swine” mean?

A "pig", variously — A police officer.

Is “swine” formal or informal?

swine is generally derogatory, slang.