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1porky

adjective \ˈpȯr-kē\
pork·i·erpork·i·est

Definition of PORKY

:  resembling a pig :  fat
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First Known Use of PORKY

1852

Rhymes with PORKY

corky, dorky, forky, Yorkie

2porky

noun por·ky \ˈpȯr-kē\
plural porkies

Definition of PORKY

:  porcupine
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First Known Use of PORKY

1900

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