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词汇 Piggly Wiggly
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Definition of Piggly Wiggly in English:

Piggly Wiggly

noun ˌpɪɡ(ə)liˈwɪɡ(ə)liˌpɪɡliˈwɪɡli
US
  • A type of self-service grocery store. Also in extended use. [A trademark in the U.S.]

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Printers' Ink. Apparently arbitrarily from pig + -ly + wiggly. The word was coined by Clarence Saunders, U.S. merchant and entrepreneur, who founded the company in 1916.

Definition of Piggly Wiggly in US English:

Piggly Wiggly

noun
US
  • A type of self-service grocery store. Also in extended use. [A trademark in the U.S.]

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Printers' Ink. Apparently arbitrarily from pig + -ly + wiggly. The word was coined by Clarence Saunders, U.S. merchant and entrepreneur, who founded the company in 1916.

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