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porker

 

[ ˈpɔrkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang usage

The term 'porker' is often used informally to describe a fat person or, in some contexts, particularly in poker, refers to a player who is overly confident in their abilities. This slang usage originated in the early 20th century, reflecting societal views on weight and body image. It can carry a humorous or derogatory connotation, depending on the context in which it is used. Additionally, 'porker' can denote a type of pig raised specifically for meat production.

Synonyms

fatty, heavyweight, overconfident player, pig

Examples of usage

  • He’s become quite the porker since he started working from home.
  • In poker, he’s a real porker, always thinking he can bluff his way through.
  • They raised two porkers for the summer barbecue.
  • The movie poked fun at a porker character who couldn’t stay away from dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "porker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jogador de pôquer

🇮🇳 पोकर खिलाड़ी

🇩🇪 Pokerspieler

🇮🇩 pemain poker

🇺🇦 гравець у покер

🇵🇱 gracz w pokera

🇯🇵 ポーカーのプレイヤー

🇫🇷 joueur de poker

🇪🇸 jugador de póker

🇹🇷 poker oyuncusu

🇰🇷 포커 플레이어

🇸🇦 لاعب ب poker

🇨🇿 hráč pokeru

🇸🇰 hráč pokru

🇨🇳 扑克玩家

🇸🇮 igralec pokra

🇮🇸 póker leikmaður

🇰🇿 покер ойыншысы

🇬🇪 პოკერის მოთამაშე

🇦🇿 poker oyunçusu

🇲🇽 jugador de póker

Word origin

The word 'porker' traces its origins back to the early 20th century and is derived from the word 'pork', which comes from the Latin 'porcus', meaning pig. The usage evolved in response to cultural attitudes towards body image, particularly within Western societies that have linked weight to social perception. The term began to be popularized in informal settings, notably within sporting contexts like poker, where it characterizes a specific type of player behavior. In agricultural contexts, porkers referred to pigs grown to a certain weight for slaughter. Over time, the dual meanings of the word have persisted, reflecting societal views on both body image and gambling culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,623, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.