What is Pig Latin?

Pig Latin is a form of wordplay where the first consonant or consonant cluster is moved to the end of the word and 'ay' is added. If a word begins with a vowel, 'yay' is added to the end of the word.

How Pig Latin Works

To convert a word to Pig Latin, follow these simple rules:

• If a word starts with a vowel, add 'yay' to the end. For example, 'apple' becomes 'appleyay'.
• If a word starts with a consonant, move the consonant(s) to the end and add 'ay'. For example, 'hello' becomes 'ellohay'.

Fun Facts about Pig Latin

• Pig Latin dates back to at least the 19th century and is considered a form of language play.
• It has appeared in popular culture, including movies and books.
• Children often use Pig Latin as a playful form of communication.

Use Cases for Pig Latin

Pig Latin can be used for fun, code language among friends, or as an educational tool for teaching language structure.