porkish en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɔɹkɪʃ/ (Canada, US)
Etymology
From pork + -ish.
Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of pork.
- (colloquial) Plump.
- (informal) Selfish.
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(US, informal) Relating to pork barrel funding.
Congressional leaders are frank about using their clout for porkish purposes, and DeLay is no exception.
2002, Newsweek, volume 40:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most porkish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more porkish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
egocentric · solipsistic · selfish · individualistic · self-interested · egocentric · reptilian · every man for himself · selfsome · solipsistic · interested · chunky · self-seeking · self-absorbed · self-centered · tubby · self-minded · porkish · idiocentric · podgy · chubby · selflike · self-centered · egoistical · self-serving