porco — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
porco is used for these senses in English:
- pig (countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
- pig (engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.
- slimeball (figuratively, originally, US, colloquial, derogatory) A person who is slimy (that is, sneaky or underhanded) or otherwise undesirable.
- swine (pejorative) A contemptible person (plural swine or swines).
pig — full definition
- noun A farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for meat.
- noun Someone who eats greedily or messily (informal, insulting).
- noun A slang, disrespectful term for a police officer.
- verb To eat greedily (informal, usually with "out").
slimeball — full definition
- noun (informal) A dishonest, sleazy, or generally repellent person.
- noun A round, sticky lump covered in or made of slime.