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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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
Porking
That guy was trying to pork his girlfriend.
Pork up
I tried to pork up my resume before the job interview.