porky
1 of 2adjective
ˈpȯr-kē 
porkier; porkiest
: resembling a pig : fat
porky
2 of 2noun
por·ky ˈpȯr-kē
plural porkies
: porcupine
Example Sentences
Adjective He's looking a little porky these days.
Recent Examples on the Web
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 The broth in these dumplings is remarkably thick and full-bodied with a deep, porky flavor that’s perfectly accompanied by a dipping sauce spiked with pungent scallion. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2022 So the main courses include juicy skirt steak served with a neat stack of crisp yuca, stinging chimichurri and a choice of beans (go for charro beans swollen with the flavor of their porky broth). Washington Post, 18 May 2022 So the main courses include juicy skirt steak served with a neat stack of crisp yuca , stinging chimichurri and a choice of beans (go for charro beans swollen with the flavor of their porky broth). Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021 While the Lexus RC—first introduced back in 2014—is a sharp-looking car, the coupe has always been a bit on the porky side. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 25 Feb. 2022 Big pieces of rich, porky pork in the chile rojo combine their juices with a piquant red sauce, pinto beans and pico de gallo. Michael Russell, oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2022 Originally hailing from the mountains of Spain, and usually made from specific breeds of pigs, Serrano is mildly salty, nutty, and complex, with a distinctly porky finish. Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2021 Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 Maple syrup gives this garlicky, fennel-y, porky mix that same nostalgic sweetness. Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 26 Mar. 2021 Sweet potatoes drip with brown sugar syrup, greens squeak with vinegar in a porky liquor and twirls of mac and cheese cling together lush and dense. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 28 May 2020 That Porsche trains these porky pods to dance when asked without beating you up in normal commuting is impressive. Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 7 Jan. 2020 The honey-brown sugar glaze gives the porky meat a sweet fruity edge. Kate Krader, chicagotribune.com, 9 Dec. 2019 The Taste team long has sung the many praises of Carnitas Lonja’s singular dedication to mastering the art of Michoacan-style porky perfection. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 Nov. 2019 After leading a guerrilla mission on Piggy Island to rescue the eggs from the porky pioneers, angry outcast Red (Jason Sudeikis) became a folk hero. Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, 12 Aug. 2019 After leading a guerrilla mission on Piggy Island to rescue the eggs from the porky pioneers, angry outcast Red (Jason Sudeikis) became a folk hero. Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2019 See More
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 The broth in these dumplings is remarkably thick and full-bodied with a deep, porky flavor that’s perfectly accompanied by a dipping sauce spiked with pungent scallion. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2022 So the main courses include juicy skirt steak served with a neat stack of crisp yuca, stinging chimichurri and a choice of beans (go for charro beans swollen with the flavor of their porky broth). Washington Post, 18 May 2022 So the main courses include juicy skirt steak served with a neat stack of crisp yuca , stinging chimichurri and a choice of beans (go for charro beans swollen with the flavor of their porky broth). Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2021 While the Lexus RC—first introduced back in 2014—is a sharp-looking car, the coupe has always been a bit on the porky side. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 25 Feb. 2022 Big pieces of rich, porky pork in the chile rojo combine their juices with a piquant red sauce, pinto beans and pico de gallo. Michael Russell, oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2022 Originally hailing from the mountains of Spain, and usually made from specific breeds of pigs, Serrano is mildly salty, nutty, and complex, with a distinctly porky finish. Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2021 Noun
Warm the buns as instructed in the oven and the pork and mayonnaise melt as one into a glorious, crumbly, porky, fatty mess on top of the buns. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2022 Maple syrup gives this garlicky, fennel-y, porky mix that same nostalgic sweetness. Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 26 Mar. 2021 Sweet potatoes drip with brown sugar syrup, greens squeak with vinegar in a porky liquor and twirls of mac and cheese cling together lush and dense. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 28 May 2020 That Porsche trains these porky pods to dance when asked without beating you up in normal commuting is impressive. Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 7 Jan. 2020 The honey-brown sugar glaze gives the porky meat a sweet fruity edge. Kate Krader, chicagotribune.com, 9 Dec. 2019 The Taste team long has sung the many praises of Carnitas Lonja’s singular dedication to mastering the art of Michoacan-style porky perfection. Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 Nov. 2019 After leading a guerrilla mission on Piggy Island to rescue the eggs from the porky pioneers, angry outcast Red (Jason Sudeikis) became a folk hero. Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, 12 Aug. 2019 After leading a guerrilla mission on Piggy Island to rescue the eggs from the porky pioneers, angry outcast Red (Jason Sudeikis) became a folk hero. Katie Walsh, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2019 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1828, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1899, in the meaning defined above