tow pig

Definition

An affordable, dependable used pickup truck that lives to haul trailers and heavy loads across town. It's not glamorous, but it gets the job done and deserves all the love.

Example Usage

My old tow pig might be rusty, but she's never let me down hauling equipment to the site.

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