porky
What is another word for porky? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — Rather fat or chubby.
Antonyms
Etymology
From "pork" plus "-y". The slang sense for a lie comes from Cockney rhyming slang: "pork pies" rhymes with "lies".
Full origin of porky →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
