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Oinker
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an overweight person, especially implying greediness or gluttony
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
oinkers
What is the origin of the term "oinker" and how is it used?
"Oinker" comes from the sound pigs make and has been used as slang since the 20th century to describe an overweight person, often implying greed or gluttony through comparison with pigs. It appears in insults or teasing. The term is derogatory but usually mild to moderate.
Examples
The kids cruelly nicknamed the chubby boy oinker on the playground.
