porky

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adjective

porkier; porkiest
: resembling a pig : fat

porky

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noun

por·​ky ˈpȯr-kē How to pronounce porky (audio)
plural porkies

Examples of porky in a Sentence

Adjective He's looking a little porky these days.
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Adjective
But despite that weight-loss regimen, the Urus Performante is still pretty porky, tipping the scales at just over 5200 pounds. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 Other forms of porky protein such as sausage, hot dogs or even salami can be found on hamburguesas here, as well. Paul Stephen moved to San Antonio from North Carolina in 2017 to join the Express-News Taste team. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022
Noun
Like lard, its porky cousin, tallow has a semi-solid consistency at room temperature and creamy, opaque color. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2025 The crispy slices of thick porky belly are served over a rich peanut kare-kare sauce with mustard greens, Sinamak chili vinegar and light sesame rice crisps. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for porky

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1828, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of porky was in 1828

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“Porky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porky. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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