razorback

English

Etymology

From razor +‎ back.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹeɪzɚˌbæk/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹeɪzəˌbæk/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: ra‧zor‧back

Noun

razorback (plural razorbacks)

  1. (US, southeastern US, informal) A feral pig.
  2. The rorqual or finback whale.

Usage notes

  • (pig): Also used as a nickname for the University of Arkansas athletic teams.
  • Not to be confused with racerback, a style of clothing.

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