noun

beefcake

BEEF-kayk

Beefcake (noun) means Images of muscular, physically attractive men, or a man seen as such. Example: “The calendar was full of firefighter beefcake shots.”

noun

Images of muscular, physically attractive men, or a man seen as such.

"The calendar was full of firefighter beefcake shots."

How to use beefcake

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal slang for photos of muscular men, or a muscular, good-looking man himself.

When to use it

Informal and a little tongue-in-cheek; not used in serious or formal writing.

Word forms

beefcakes plural

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Etymology

From "beef" plus "cake," coined by analogy with "cheesecake," an older slang term for images of attractive women.

Rhymes for beefcake

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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.