Definitions by Donnie309

Chiggan 

(Chih-gun) – A colloquial term originating in Western Pennsylvania primarily used to describe any form of animal product commonly (but not exclusively) used for human consumption. Often accompanied by a modifier such as: forest-chiggan (turkey), muddy-chiggan (pig), field-chiggan (cow), sweater-chiggan (sheep), city-chiggan (pigeon), etc.

Example 1
Person A: Hey, what are we having for dinner tonight?

Person B: I don't know, we could always cook up some chiggans from the freezer downstairs.

Example 2
Person A: Whoa, did you leave these raw chiggans in the sink all night?

Person B: Oh, sorry... Those must be some yucky chiggans by now!

Chiggan by Donnie309 April 8, 2012