porker
word
Definition
A 'porker' is a pig raised for its meat, especially to become fat. Informally and offensively, it can also mean a very overweight person.
Usage & Nuances
'Porker' is used mainly in farming contexts for pigs, but as slang for people, it is rude and insulting. Avoid calling someone a 'porker.' Common in British English, rare in American usage.
Spanish: cerdo de engorde - persona gorda (ofensivo)Portuguese (BR): porco de engorda - pessoa gorda (ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): porco de engorda - pessoa gorda (ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 肥猪 - 胖子（冒犯性）Chinese (Traditional): 肥豬 - 胖子（冒犯性）Hindi: मोटा सूअर - मोटा व्यक्ति (अपमानजनक)Arabic: خنزير للتسمين - شخص سمين (مهين)
Example Sentences
The farmer raised a porker for the local market.
basic
A porker weighs much more than a piglet.
basic
He bought a porker to prepare for the festival.
basic
Don’t call someone a porker—it’s very rude.
natural
After all that cake, I feel like a real porker!
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In the contest, the biggest porker wins the prize.
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