Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Having a large, muscular, and sturdy build.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈbi.fi/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbiː.fi/
Origin and Usage: The word "beefy" originated from the word "beef," which refers to the meat of a cow. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe someone who was muscular and strong, like the meat of a cow. It has since been used to describe someone who is large and muscular, or something that is robust and sturdy.
Synonyms: Muscular, brawny, strong, sturdy, robust.
Related Words: Hefty, hefty, beefs, beefs, beefy.
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