pork

1. The flesh of a pig or hog used as food.
2. Government funds, appointments, or benefits dispensed or legislated by politicians to gain favor with their constituents: “However much [the voters] may distrust Congress and dislike pork, the advantages of being represented by an incumbent with seniority are hard to deny” (Richard Lacayo).

1. To eat ravenously; gorge oneself. Used with out.
2. To become fat. Used with out.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French porc, pig

Origin: , from Latin porcus; see porko- in Indo-European roots