adj

beefy

BEE-fee

Beefy (adj) means Muscular and solidly built. Example: “The bouncer was a beefy guy in a tight black shirt.”

adj

Muscular and solidly built.

"The bouncer was a beefy guy in a tight black shirt."

Tasting or smelling of beef.

"The soup had a rich, beefy flavor."

How to use beefy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither strongly built and muscular, or having the taste of beef.

Common pairings

beefy arms beefy flavor a beefy guy

beefier comparative, beefiest superlative

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What does “beefy” mean?

The word “beefy” means muscular and solidly built. In plain terms, either strongly built and muscular, or having the taste of beef.

How do you pronounce “beefy”?

“Beefy” is pronounced BEE-fee (/ˈbiːfi/ in IPA).

How do you use “beefy” in a sentence?

Here is “beefy” used in a sentence: “The bouncer was a beefy guy in a tight black shirt.”

What part of speech is “beefy”?

“Beefy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “beefy” have?

“Beefy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: muscular and solidly built.