razorback

English

Etymology

razor +‎ back

Noun

razorback (plural razorbacks)

  1. (US, southeastern US, informal) A thin feral pig.


Usage notes

  • Also used as a nickname for the University of Arkansas athletic teams.
  • Often incorrectly used in place of racerback, to decribe a sleeveless shirt whose back consists of a narrow strip of fabric that fits between the wearer's shoulderblades.

Synonyms

  • razorback sucker

See also

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