English Explanatory Dictionary

beefy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Similar to, or tasting like beef.
  2. Containing beef.
  3. Strong or muscular.
  4. Large; overweight; fat.
  5. Sturdy; robust.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-beefy.wav

Word forms

beefy beefier beefiest

Etymology

From beef + -y.

Derived words

beefily beefiness unbeefy
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