PFK

English

Etymology 1

Abbreviation

Noun

PFK (plural PFKs)

1. Abbreviation of phosphofructokinase.

Etymology 2

From French PFK. From the name of the Quebec division of KFC (“Kentucky Fried Chicken”).

Proper noun

PFK (plural PFKs)

1. (Montreal, Quebec) Synonym of KFC (geographically restricted to restos in Quebec, when discussing this restaurant)

French

Etymology

Initialism of Poulet Frit à la Kentucky, translated from English Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Proper noun

PFK m

1. (Quebec, Canada) KFC (chain of fast-food chicken restaurants)

Usage notes

KFC (“Kentucky Fried Chicken”) is called PFK in Quebec, Canada.

Related terms

• Kentucky
• poulet frit