The term 'proverbial pig's place' is a crossword solution that can be filled in with the word 'POKE'. This four-letter word is often used to describe a situation where someone or something is being prodded or pushed. It is also used to refer to a small hole or opening, as in a POKE in a wall. The phrase 'proverbial pig's place' is a reference to the saying 'a pig in a POKE', which means to buy something without knowing what it is.