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porker

/ˈpɔːr.kər/
por · ker
Plural:porkers
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porker Lexical Profile

porker Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A domesticated pig (family Suidae), especially a young one raised and fattened to be slaughtered for its fresh meat rather than cured for bacon.

Example

"The farmer brought several prize-winning porkers to the county agricultural fair."

2

A plump, overweight, or greedy person (informal and derogatory).

Example

"He joked about turning into a real porker after eating so many holiday desserts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While originally an agricultural term for a young pig fattened for market, in modern informal usage 'porker' is frequently used as a derogatory slang term for an overweight person.

• Rhymes for porker

• Nearby Words

pork belly
pork chop
pork chops
porker
porkfish
porkpie
porky

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the noun 'pork' (from Old French 'porc', from Latin 'porcus', meaning 'pig') plus the suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Porker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/porker
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