beefy

English

Etymology

beef + -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːfi/
  • Rhymes: -iːfi

Adjective

beefy (comparative beefier, superlative beefiest)

  1. Similar to, or tasting like beef.
  2. Containing beef.
  3. (informal) Strong or muscular.
    The barman was a big, beefy guy with his sleeves rolled up and tattoos on his arms.
  4. (informal) Sturdy; robust.
    The software slows down even a beefy computer.

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