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pork barrel

The correct spelling is pork barrel.

How to pronounce pork barrel

noun

IPA: /ˈpɔːkˌbaɹəl/

Say it like: Por-k b-arr-el

The correct spelling is pork barrel. A barrel used to store pork.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A barrel used to store pork.
  2. 2.A ready supply of income; one's livelihood.
  3. 3.State funds as assigned for local or regional expenditure; especially, central money used for regional projects which are eyecatching or designed to appeal to voters.

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