porky pie
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Meaning · English
A lie (false statement).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We all know politicians like telling lies / Big ones, little ones, porky pies.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “porky pie” mean?
A lie (false statement).
Is “porky pie” formal or informal?
porky pie is generally slang.