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porky

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Adj — Rather fat or chubby.

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Etymology

From "pork" plus "-y". The slang sense for a lie comes from Cockney rhyming slang: "pork pies" rhymes with "lies".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “porky” mean?

The word “porky” means rather fat or chubby. In plain terms, either "a bit overweight", or, in British slang, a fib or lie (usually as "porkies").

How do you pronounce “porky”?

“Porky” is pronounced PAW-kee (/ˈpɔː(ɹ).ki/ in IPA).

How do you use “porky” in a sentence?

Here is “porky” used in a sentence: “He joked about getting a bit porky over the holidays.”

What part of speech is “porky”?

Depending on how it is used, “porky” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “porky” have?

“Porky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rather fat or chubby.

Related words

pork pie porker

Nearby words

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