Meaning & Definition of word "Pork"

Pork

/pɔrk/

1. The meat of a pig, used as food.
- Example: She prepared a delicious roast pork for dinner.
2. The flesh of a pig when used as food.
- Example: Pork is commonly used in many cuisines around the world.
3. A term used to refer to swine in general.
- Example: The farmer raised pork for both meat and breeding purposes.
4. An informal term for indulgence or excess, particularly in eating.
- Example: He enjoyed a weekend of porking out at the buffet.
5. In a slang context, refers to improper or corrupt practices, especially in politics.
- Example: The politician was accused of pork-barrel spending.

The word 'pork' comes from the Old French 'porc', from Latin 'porcus', meaning pig.

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.

bacon:

Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig.

ham:

Meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.

sausage:

A food product made from ground meat, often pork, usually mixed with spices.

Meaning: Porking

Example Sentence: That guy was trying to pork his girlfriend.

Meaning: Pork up

Example Sentence: I tried to pork up my resume before the job interview.