Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porker
Noun
ˈpɔːrkər
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Definition
A pig, especially one that is bred for eating.
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Examples
- The farmer raised several porkers for the county fair.
- After the harvest, the family decided to sell the porkers for a good price.
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Meaning
The term ‘porker’ typically refers to a swine that is raised specifically for its meat, often indicating an animal that has reached a certain weight and size suitable for butchering.
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Synonyms
- pig
- swine
- hog