pork pie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- A shortcrust pie containing chopped pork.
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of pork pie hat.
alt of pork pie hat
- (Cockney, humorous, slang) A lie.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkpie | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pork pies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Melton Mowbray · gala pie · picnic pie · stand pie