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Porker
01
a fat or overweight person
Offensive
Slang
What is the origin of the term "porker" and how is it used?
"Porker" comes from the word for a pig raised for meat and has been used figuratively since the 19th century to describe a fat or overweight person, drawing on animal imagery associated with size and eating. It appears in insults or teasing about body weight. The term is derogatory but often mild to moderate in force.
Examples
She gained thirty pounds and her ex started calling her a porker behind her back.
02
a pig fattened to provide meat
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