porky

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adjective

ˈpȯr-kē 

porkier; porkiest

: resembling a pig : fat

porky

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noun

por·​ky ˈpȯr-kē 

plural porkies

: porcupine

Examples of porky in a Sentence

Adjective

He's looking a little porky these days.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And each dog is named, including Piramo el Blanco (Piramo the White), the tiny, scarf-wearing Piramillo, Sigritilla, Breda, Gris (Gray), and an impressively porky little white dog named Fidiela. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026

Noun

Their porky flavor accents the tangy tomatillos and creamy avocado nicely. — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026

Delightfully salty, porky pepperoni. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1828, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for porky

• corky