Word
beefy
US/ˈbifi/
UK/bˈiːfi/
Definition
adj. strong, powerful, or large in size. You use this to describe someone who looks very muscular or a machine that is very sturdy and reliable.
adj. physically strong, muscular, or robust in build. Often used to describe mechanical equipment that is durable or a person who is physically imposing.
Examples
“He has a beefy build and looks like a professional athlete.”
“The old truck is a beefy machine that can handle any rough terrain we might find on the farm.”
“The new engine is a beefy upgrade from the previous model, providing significantly more torque and reliability for heavy-duty industrial applications.”
Examples
simple
“He has a beefy build and looks like a professional athlete.”
contextual
“The old truck is a beefy machine that can handle any rough terrain we might find on the farm.”
complex
“The new engine is a beefy upgrade from the previous model, providing significantly more torque and reliability for heavy-duty industrial applications.”
Etymology
From beef + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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