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Region: US | Usage example: The child yelled like a stuck hog when he saw the spider.

Yell like a stuck hog

Meaning

Scream or shout very loudly.

Usage

Describes a sudden loud cry.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Farm imagery of a hog squealing when stuck.

Recorded in Southern speech mid-1900s.

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