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/pɔrk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The meat of a pig, used as food.
She prepared a delicious roast pork for dinner.
The flesh of a pig when used as food.
Pork is commonly used in many cuisines around the world.
A term used to refer to swine in general.
The farmer raised pork for both meat and breeding purposes.
An informal term for indulgence or excess, particularly in eating.
He enjoyed a weekend of porking out at the buffet.
In a slang context, refers to improper or corrupt practices, especially in politics.
The politician was accused of pork-barrel spending.
Etymology
The word 'pork' comes from the Old French 'porc', from Latin 'porcus', meaning pig.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pork barrel:
Government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district.
bring home the bacon:
To earn a living; to make money.
pork chop:
A cut of meat taken from the loin of a pig.
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Slang Meanings
Porking
That guy was trying to pork his girlfriend.
Pork up
I tried to pork up my resume before the job interview.