porkmeister

English

noun

Definitions

(US politics) A politician involved in "pork barrel" politics, using central funds for regional projects designed to appeal to voters.

Etymology

Suffix from English pork.

Origin

English

pork

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Cognates and derived terms

Porkopolis English
antipork English
nonpork English
pork English
porkalicious English
porkburger English
porker English
porkish English
porkless English
porklike English
porkling English
porkman English
porkwood English
porky English
ポーク Japanese
pork Middle English