beefed US
biːft
See also: muscular (UK)
Definition

Definition of beefed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

strengthenedUShaving increased strength or sizeUS
  • The security team was beefed up for the event.
  • The athlete looked beefed after months of training.
  • The beefed engine performed exceptionally well.
fortified reinforced
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made stronger or more powerful
The beefed-up security measures ensured everyone's safety.

Origin of beefed

Middle English, boef (ox)

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  1. French:renforcé, ...
  2. German:verstärkt, ...
  3. Italian:rinforzato, ...
  4. Spanish:reforzado, ...
  5. Portuguese:fortalecido, ...
  6. Chinese:肌肉发达的, ...
  7. Japanese:強化された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَزَّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתוּגְבָּר, ...
  10. Russian:накачанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:накачаний, ...
  12. Hindi:मजबूत किया हुआ, ...
beef
bif
beeves
beef: meat from a cow
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Definition of beef - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodmeat from a cow
  • She cooked beef for dinner last night.
flesh meat steak
2.
cattleTECH.bovine animals raised for meatTECH.
  • The farm has a large herd of beef.
bovine cattle
3.
disputeRareUScomplaint or grievanceRareUS
  • She has a beef with the way the project was managed.
complaint grievance objection

Verb

1.
dissatisfactionintr.UScomplain repeatedly about somethingintr.US
  • He always beefs about the weather.
gripe grumble whine
2.
strengthentr./intr.USadd strength or weight to somethingtr./intr.US
  • They beefed up the security for the event.
boost fortify reinforce
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  • beef: meat from a cow
    meat from a cow
  • beef: bovine animals raised for meat
    bovine animals raised for meat

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complain or express annoyance about something
He always beefs about the food at school.
make something stronger or more effective
They decided to beef up the security measures.
argue or have a conflict with someone
He always seems to beef with his coworkers.
dish of beef coated with pâté and duxelles, baked in pastry
For the holiday dinner, they served an exquisite beef Wellington.
feel upset or have a problem with someone or something
She has a beef with her coworker about the project.
resolve a conflict or disagreement
They decided to squash the beef and become friends again.

Origin of beef

Old French, boef (ox)

Examples of beef in a sentence

  • He prefers beef over chicken in his meals.
  • The ranch specializes in raising beef for export.
  • Beef production has increased significantly this year.
  • He had a beef with his neighbor about the noise.
  • Their beef over the contract terms lasted for weeks.
  • She beefs about the slow internet every day.

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  1. French:bœuf, râler, ...
  2. German:Rindfleisch, sich beschweren, ...
  3. Italian:carne di manzo, lamentarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:ternera, quejarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:carne de vaca, reclamar, ...
  6. Chinese:牛肉, 发牢骚, ...
  7. Japanese:牛肉, 文句を言う, ...
  8. Arabic:لَحْم بَقَرِي, تَذَمَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּשָׂר בָּקָר, לְקַטֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:говядина, жаловаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:яловичина, скаржитися, ...
  12. Hindi:गोमांस, शिकायत करना, ...
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