beefy

ˈbiː.fi

beefierbeefiest

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Definition of beefy - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

sizelarge in size or overweight

The beefy cat struggled to jump.

bulky

hefty

sturdystrong and robust

The beefy construction of the table ensures its durability.

brawny

muscular

muscularhaving large muscles and a strong build

He is a beefy guy who lifts weights.

brawny

burly

muscular

foodcontaining beef as an ingredient

This beefy soup is perfect for winter.

carnivorous

meaty

tastesimilar to or tasting like beef

The stew had a beefy flavor.

fleshy

meaty

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beefy wine

wine with a strong, full-bodied flavor

This beefy wine pairs well with grilled steak.

Origin of beefy

Old French, boef (ox, cow)

Examples of beefy in a sentence

He wore a beefy jacket to keep warm.
The beefy frame of the truck made it ideal for heavy loads.
He admired the beefy design of the new smartphone.
The beefy bouncer stood guard at the club entrance.
His beefy arms were a testament to his hard work.
The beefy stew was a hit at the party.

He enjoyed the beefy flavor of the casserole.
The broth became beefy after hours of simmering.
These mushrooms give the sauce a beefy taste.

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French:costaud, robuste, ...
German:bullig, robust, ...
Italian:robusto, massiccio, ...
Spanish:corpulento, musculoso, ...
Portuguese:robusto, forte, ...
Chinese:肥胖的, 结实的, ...
Japanese:大柄な, 頑丈な, ...
Arabic:ضخم, قوي, ...
Hebrew:בְּשָׂרָנִי, חָסוֹן, ...
Russian:крупный, крепкий, ...
Ukrainian:великий, міцний, ...
Hindi:मोटा, मजबूत, ...
Bengali:বড়সড়, মজবুত, ...
Catalan:corpulent, robust, ...
Czech:macatý, bytelný, ...
Danish:kraftig, robust, ...
Dutch:zwaar, stevig, ...
Greek:παχύς, στιβαρός, ...
Hungarian:termetes, masszív, ...
Khmer:ធំមាឌ, រឹងមាំ, ...
Korean:덩치가 큰, 튼튼한, ...
Persian:درشت, محکم, ...
Polish:duży, solidny, ...
Portuguese (BR):robusto, forte, ...
Romanian:masiv, solid, ...
Swedish:kraftig, stadig, ...
Thai:ตัวใหญ่, แข็งแรง, ...
Turkish:iri, sağlam, ...
Vietnamese:béo, chắc chắn, ...

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