porky

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adjective

ˈpȯr-kē How to pronounce porky (audio)
porkier; porkiest
: resembling a pig : fat

porky

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noun

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

Examples of porky in a Sentence

Adjective He's looking a little porky these days.
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Adjective
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 Much like bacon, but with a slightly silkier texture and deeper, porkier flavor, hog jowl shines as a seasoning meat. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
Although not much to look at, ham hocks pack a huge smoky-porky punch of flavor. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025 Uncooked, these hams are simply cured, smoked, and dry aged for up to 9 months for maximum porky flavor. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023 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

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The first known use of porky was in 1828

Rhymes for porky

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“Porky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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