Porky
/ΛpΙΛr.ki/noun
Slang term for someone who is overweight or chubby.
Did you know?The term 'Porky' not only describes someone plump but also has roots in the old English slang associated with gluttony and excess, often linked to indulgent feasts and rituals involving pigs.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
porc
βa domesticated pig, used for food and sacrifices.β
Middle English
ME
pork
βflesh of a pig, particularly used in feasting.β
16th Century
English
porky
βslang for fat or chubby, drawing on the association with pigs.β
20th Century
English
Porky
βused as a term of endearment or teasing for someone overweight.β