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Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn.

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  1. a. Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn.
  2. Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidity obstinate; perverse; stubborn. B. Jonson. -- Pig"-head`ed*ness, n.
  3. Having a head like a pig; hence, figuratively: stupidityobstinate; perverse; stubborn. B. Jonson.-- Pig"-head`ed*ness, n.