swine /swaɪn/noun 7forms 1phrases 2 noun7 •A pig, an animal of family Suidae, especially in agricultural contexts.The Zimmermann farm raises swine for their meat. •(offensive) A "pig". •(offensive, figurative) A contemptible person, particularly one imbued with negative piglike characteristics, a greedy, lazy, dirty, and/or lecherous person.Don't cast pearls before swine. •(slang, figurative) A pain, any thing or task that is difficult, annoying, or unpleasant.That old car is a swine to manoeuvre. •Pig, pork, the meat of pigs.The Book says don't eat no swine. •(offensive, figurative) A police officer.Keep your mouths shut. Don't tell the swine anything. •(no longer used, rare) Synonym of wolffish. formsswines Phrases with swine cast pearls before swineTo give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate them. pearls before swineSomething of value, beauty, refinement, or wisdom left to people who will not appreciate it.