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Definition of beefy

beefy

/ˈbiːfi/
beef · y
Adverb:beefily
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beefy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Muscular, brawny, or hefty in physical build.

Example

"Two beefy security guards stood on either side of the stage entrance."

2

Substantial, powerful, or robust in capacity, design, or performance (informal).

Example

"Video editing requires a beefy computer with plenty of memory and a fast processor."

3

Resembling beef in flavor, aroma, or consistency.

Example

"Simmering the mushrooms with soy sauce and thyme creates a rich, beefy broth."

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• Rhymes for beefy

• Nearby Words

beefeater
beefless
beefsteak
beefy
beehive
beekeeper
beekeeping

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'beef' (from Old French 'buef', ultimately from Latin 'bos' meaning 'ox' or 'cow') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beefy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beefy
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