beefcake
2 synonyms for beefcake, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Images of muscular, physically attractive men, or a man seen as such.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "beef" plus "cake," coined by analogy with "cheesecake," an older slang term for images of attractive women.
Full origin of beefcake →Frequently asked questions
What does “beefcake” mean?
The word “beefcake” means images of muscular, physically attractive men, or a man seen as such. In plain terms, informal slang for photos of muscular men, or a muscular, good-looking man himself.
How do you pronounce “beefcake”?
“Beefcake” is pronounced BEEF-kayk (/ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “beefcake” in a sentence?
Here is “beefcake” used in a sentence: “The calendar was full of firefighter beefcake shots.”
What part of speech is “beefcake”?
“Beefcake” is a noun.
