"swine" meaning in English

See swine in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /swaɪn/ Forms: swine [singular], swine or swines [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|swine|swine|swines}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A swine is a technical or archaic word for a pig, for example the term swine flu is still used today.
    Sense id: simple-swine-en-noun-RfDrQtXw
  2. A swine is a derogatory word for a man regarded as mean or contemptible.
    Sense id: simple-swine-en-noun-swiO377l Categories (other): Slang
     
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