Beefy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbē-fē/

Meaning & Definition of Beefy

Beefy (adjective)

  1. heavily and powerfully built
  2. substantial, sturdy
  3. of or suggesting beef

Beefy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. strongly and heavily built

    "a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life"

    similar: brawny, burly, hefty, hulking, husky, mesomorphic
    related: able-bodied, athletic, herculean, mighty, muscle-bound, muscular, powerful, robust, rugged, sinewy, stalwart, stout, strapping, strong, sturdy, chunky, compact, heavy, heavyset, solid, squat, squatty, stocky, thickset, chubby, dumpy, lumpish, podgy (chiefly British), portly, pudgy, roly-poly, tubby
    near: lean, light, lightweight, slender, slight, slim, svelte, sylphlike, thin, willowy, bony, gangling, gangly, gaunt, gawky, lanky, reedy, scraggy, scrawny, skinny, spare, stringy, twiggy, waspish, weedy, spidery, wiry, debilitated, delicate, effete, emaciated, enervated, enfeebled, feeble, fragile, frail, infirm, puny, unathletic, weak, weakly, wimpy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beefy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beefy:

brawny, burly, hefty, hulking, husky, mesomorphic

Related Words for Beefy

able-bodied, athletic, herculean, mighty, muscle-bound, muscular, powerful, robust, rugged, sinewy, stalwart, stout, strapping, strong, sturdy, chunky, compact, heavy, heavyset, solid, squat, squatty, stocky, thickset, chubby, dumpy, lumpish, podgy, portly, pudgy

Near Antonyms of Beefy

lean, light, lightweight, slender, slight, slim, svelte, sylphlike, thin, willowy, bony, gangling, gangly, gaunt, gawky, lanky, reedy, scraggy, scrawny, skinny, spare, stringy, twiggy, waspish, weedy, spidery, wiry, debilitated, delicate, effete

Word Forms of Beefy

Inflections: beefier, beefiest

Origin & Etymology of Beefy

First known use: 1743

Frequently Asked Questions about Beefy

What does "Beefy" mean?

"Beefy" means heavily and powerfully built. As an adjective, it is defined as: heavily and powerfully built.

What is another word for "Beefy"?

Other words for "Beefy" include brawny, burly, hefty, hulking, husky and mesomorphic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beefy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beefy"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beefy". Common alternatives include brawny, burly, hefty, hulking, husky and mesomorphic.

How do you use "Beefy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beefy" in a sentence: "a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life".

Is "Beefy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beefy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Beefy"?

"Beefy" is pronounced /ˈbē-fē/.

What is the origin of the word "Beefy"?

First known use: 1743.

What is another word for "Beefy" meaning "strongly and heavily built"?

When "Beefy" (adjective) means strongly and heavily built, synonyms include brawny, burly, hefty, hulking, husky and mesomorphic.