Definition

A small container, often shaped like a pig, used to store coins and small amounts of money. Traditionally used to teach children about saving and delayed gratification.

Example Usage

He saved up his allowance in a ceramic piggy bank for several months to buy a video game.

Origin

The association with pigs is unclear; theories suggest it derives from 'pygg' (a type of clay) or simply that pigs were a common farmyard subject in children's toys.

Fun Fact

Piggy banks have been used since medieval times and remain popular teaching tools for financial literacy in children's education.

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