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Porky: meaning, definitions and examples

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porky

 

[ หˆpษ”rki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal description

The term 'porky' is often used informally to describe someone who is overweight or has a plump appearance. It can also imply a sense of being chubby in a cute or endearing way, rather than in a strictly negative sense. This adjective can convey a playful teasing tone when used among friends. However, it is crucial to be sensitive with its usage, as it may be considered offensive in certain contexts.

Synonyms

chubby, fat, overweight, plump

Examples of usage

  • He's gotten a bit porky over the winter.
  • She likes to call her dog 'porky' because of its round belly.
  • After all those holiday treats, I feel a little porky myself.
  • Don't be so porky, go for a run!

Translations

Translations of the word "porky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porquinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค…เคฐ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schweinisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ babi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะพัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prosiak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑšใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porcelet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cerdito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท domuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์ง€ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ุฒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prase

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prasiatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็Œช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pujs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพัˆา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ donuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerdito

Etymology

The word 'porky' originated in the late 19th century, stemming from the noun 'pork,' which in itself has Old French origins ('porc') and Latin origins ('porcus,' meaning pig). The use of 'pork' as a descriptor for weight likely comes from the depiction of pigs as rounded and plump animals. Over time, 'porky' evolved into an informal adjective used to refer to individuals who exhibit similar characteristics of roundness or chubbiness. Its informal nature gives it a playful or humorous connotation, though cultural sensitivities regarding body image have made the term less acceptable in some contexts. Today, it remains a colloquial descriptor that can evoke both affection and offense, depending on the relationship between the speaker and the subject.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,181, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.