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Adjective
He's looking a little porky these days.
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Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
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
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2025
The crispy slices of thick porky belly are served over a rich peanut kare-kare sauce with mustard greens, Sinamak chili vinegar and light sesame rice crisps.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Adjective
But despite that weight-loss regimen, the Urus Performante is still pretty porky, tipping the scales at just over 5200 pounds.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022
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
Noun
Like lard, its porky cousin, tallow has a semi-solid consistency at room temperature and creamy, opaque color.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2025
The crispy slices of thick porky belly are served over a rich peanut kare-kare sauce with mustard greens, Sinamak chili vinegar and light sesame rice crisps.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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“Porky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/porky. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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