Happy as a Hog in Slop
In Southern and Appalachian speech, "Happy as a Hog in Slop" means extremely happy or content - a colorful simile rooted in farm life and hog-raising culture.
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'Happy as a Hog in Slop' is one you'll hear out in the country. Hillbilly Dude Says...
'Happy as a Hog in Slop' is one you'll hear out in the country. Pronunciation
[HAP-ee az a HAWG in SLOP] /ˈhæpi əz ə hɔːɡ ɪn slɑp/
Meaning & Usage
- Extremely happy or content (simile)
Pearl:
He got a brand-new truck?
He got a brand-new truck?
Jeb:
Yep - and he’s happy as a hog in slop about it.
Yep - and he’s happy as a hog in slop about it.variations: Happy as a Pig in Waller, Happy as a Pig in Mud, Happy as a Hog in Heaven, Content as a Hog in Slop
★ Southern and Appalachian English loves similes tied to everyday rural life. "Hog in slop" draws on the image of hogs eating their fill, a vivid way to describe contentment or delight. ★
Origin and Etymology
From the everyday life of hog-raising communities, where "slop" referred to kitchen scraps or mash fed to pigs. Documented in rural newspapers and oral histories since the early 20th century, it’s a natural extension of the "pig in mud" image.
Usage Notes
Still widely heard in Southern/Appalachian speech. Outside the region it’s usually understood but sounds colorful and old-timey.
Say It Like a Southerner
Say it natural: "Happy as a hog in slop" - sometimes "hawg in slop" to emphasize the dialect sound.
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- MLA (9th edition)"The Hillbilly Dude." "Happy as a Hog in Slop." HillbillySlang.com, 23 Sept. 2025, https://www.hillbillyslang.com/sayings/happy-as-a-hog-in-slop.
- Chicago (17th edition)The Hillbilly Dude. "Happy as a Hog in Slop." HillbillySlang.com. September 23, 2025. https://www.hillbillyslang.com/sayings/happy-as-a-hog-in-slop.
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