power-hog
|pow/er-hog|
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🇺🇸
/ˈpaʊər hɔɡ/
🇬🇧
/ˈpaʊə hɒɡ/
excessive energy consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'power-hog' originates from English, combining 'power' meaning 'energy' and 'hog' meaning 'to take or use more than one's share'.
Historical Evolution
'power-hog' evolved from the colloquial use of 'hog' to describe excessive consumption, particularly in the context of energy usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hog' referred to greedy consumption in general, but in 'power-hog', it specifically refers to excessive energy consumption.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or appliance that consumes a large amount of electrical power.
The old refrigerator is a real power-hog.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 12:19