Beefy

Pronunciation: /ˈbi.fi/

Definitions of beefy

adjective describing someone or something as having a lot of muscle or bulk

Example Sentences

A1 The man had a beefy build.

A2 She ordered a beefy burger for lunch.

B1 The security guard had a beefy appearance.

B2 The wrestler had a beefy physique.

C1 The chef prepared a beefy stew for the guests.

C2 The weightlifter's arms were beefy from years of training.

Examples of beefy in a Sentence

formal The chef recommended the beefy steak for its rich flavor and tenderness.

informal I'm craving a big, beefy burger for lunch today.

slang That guy at the gym is so beefy, he must lift weights all day.

figurative The contract negotiations were getting beefy, with both sides refusing to compromise.

Grammatical Forms of beefy

• past tense: beefed
• plural: beefies
• comparative: beefier
• superlative: beefiest
• present tense: beef
• future tense: will beef
• perfect tense: have beefed
• continuous tense: is beefing
• singular: beefy
• positive degree: beefy
• infinitive: to beef
• gerund: beefing
• participle: beefed

Origin and Evolution of beefy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'beefy' is derived from the Middle English word 'beof', which means 'beef'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling or related to beef, the term 'beefy' evolved to describe someone or something that is muscular, strong, or robust in appearance.