adj
porkish
Porkish (adj) means Like pork, or having its qualities.
adj
1
Like pork, or having its qualities.
2
Connected with government spending that favours a particular local area.
"Congressional leaders are frank about using their clout for porkish purposes, and DeLay is no exception."
— Newsweek (2002)
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Etymology
Formed from pork and -ish.
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What is the meaning of porkish?
"porkish" (adj) means like pork, or having its qualities.
What are the different meanings of porkish?
"porkish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Like pork, or having its qualities; 2. Connected with government spending that favours a particular local area.
