pork Meaning & Definition
What Does Pork Mean?
Pork is a noun that means The meat of a pig. It is also used to mean Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or their constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole. As a verb, it means To have sex with (someone). As a verb, it means (usually of a male) To have sex with (someone).
Pork: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɔːk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pork barrel, porc and pigmeat |
| Plural | porks |
| Verb forms | porks, porking, porked |
Pork Definition (Noun)
- The meat of a pig.
The cafeteria serves pork on Tuesdays.
- Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or their constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole.
- Law enforcement; those who side with criminal prosecution.
Pork as a Verb
- To have sex with (someone).
Noun
- A position in which a player's pieces are both pinned and forked at the same time.
Noun
- The meat of a pig; swineflesh.
The cafeteria serves pork on Tuesdays.
- Funding proposed or requested by a member of Congress for special interests or his or her constituency as opposed to the good of the country as a whole.
Verb
- (usually of a male) To have sex with (someone).
Synonyms of Pork
Pork synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pork
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pork in a Sentence
The cafeteria serves pork on Tuesdays.
Word Forms & Grammar
pork (countable and uncountable, plural porks)
pork (third-person singular simple present porks, present participle porking, simple past and past participle porked)
pork (plural porks)
Words That Rhyme With Pork
Origin of Pork
Origin 1: From Middle English pork, porc, via Anglo-Norman, from Old French porc (“swine, hog, pig; pork”), from Latin porcus (“domestic hog, pig”).
Origin 2: Cognate with Old English fearh (“piglet”). Doublet of farrow. Compare also other West Germanic words for pigs: Ferkel, Ferke, and varken.
Origin 3: Used in English since the 14th century, and as a term of abuse since the 17th century.
Origin 4: US politics sense is related to pork barrel.
Pork Pronunciation
Pork is pronounced //pɔːk// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pork
Is pork a noun or a verb?
Pork is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for pork?
You can replace pork with words such as pork barrel, porc and pigmeat. See the full list of pork synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pork?
The plural of pork is porks.
What is the past tense of pork?
The past tense of pork is porked. The present participle is porking.