porky

Example Sentences

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"It was hard and anybody in that position who says it wasn't, I think will be telling you porky pies."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

Yet the star of the dish turned out to be its condiment, a sticky, salty and porky soppressata jam.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2021

It's deeply flavored, rich and earthy with a hint of porky smokiness, and its flavors can be deepened even further with the addition of specialty or dried mushrooms, as noted by Serious Eats.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2021

Its salty, porky umami is a soulmate to juicy tomatoes, watery lettuce, squishy bread, and so much mayonnaise.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

Uncle Vernon clapped Dudley on his porky shoulder.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling