hefty
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Adjective — Large, heavy, and solidly built; substantial in size or weight.
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How to use hefty
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Etymology
From "heft" (weight, heaviness) plus the adjective ending "-y", dating to the 1800s.
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What does “hefty” mean?
The word “hefty” means large, heavy, and solidly built; substantial in size or weight. In plain terms, big and heavy — used for objects, people, or (informally) large amounts of money.
How do you pronounce “hefty”?
“Hefty” is pronounced HEHF-tee (/ˈhɛfti/ in IPA).
How do you use “hefty” in a sentence?
Here is “hefty” used in a sentence: “He carried a hefty stack of textbooks under one arm.”
What part of speech is “hefty”?
“Hefty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hefty” come from?
The word “hefty” dates back to around 1800. From "heft" (weight, heaviness) plus the adjective ending "-y", dating to the 1800s.
Is “hefty” a common word?
“Hefty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hefty” have?
“Hefty” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: large, heavy, and solidly built; substantial in size or weight.