"Pigger" is a derogatory term that originated during the Russo-Ukrainian conflicts and is sometimes broadly applied to Slavs. The term gained popularity following the
mainstream use of the similar noun "zigger."
The word combines "
pig" with the "-er" suffix, which typically forms agent nouns. In this context, "
pig" is used metaphorically to convey a deeply negative image, likening the person to an animal associated with filth or implying they have no worth.