Fitness Slang

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of cake made with beef or meat

  • The bodybuilder was known for his impressive physique and was often referred to as a beefcake.
  • Check out that beefcake at the gym, he's ripped!
  • I can't believe how much of a beefcake he's become since starting his new workout routine.
  • In the world of professional wrestling, the wrestler's persona was that of a tough beefcake who could take on any opponent.

noun a person who follows another in regard to beliefs, practices, etc.

adjective describing someone or something that follows or imitates another

  • The religious leader had a large group of devout followers who attended his sermons regularly.
  • She gained a new follower on social media after posting a funny meme.
  • I'm not a huge fan of that influencer, but I have to admit I'm a bit of a follower of their content.
  • As a leader, it's important to inspire others to become followers of your vision and mission.

noun A man who is very muscular and strong

  • The muscle man at the gym lifts weights with perfect form.
  • Check out the muscle man over there flexing in the mirror.
  • That muscle man is ripped!
  • He may be small in stature, but he's a muscle man when it comes to negotiating deals.

verb to exhaust or tire out

adverb in a manner that indicates exhaustion or fatigue

  • The machine started to poop out after running for several hours.
  • My phone keeps pooping out on me at the worst times.
  • I can't believe my car just pooped out on the highway.
  • His enthusiasm for the project began to poop out as the deadline approached.

noun a small adjustment or fine-tuning

verb to make small adjustments or improvements

  • The engineer made a slight tweak to the design to improve efficiency.
  • I just need to tweak a few things before the presentation.
  • Let me just tweak this recipe a bit to make it perfect.
  • Sometimes all it takes is a small tweak in your routine to see big changes in your life.

verb to join or link together

adjective having a yoke, typically used to describe animals that are harnessed together

  • The oxen were yoked together to plow the fields.
  • I saw a couple of horses yoked up to a carriage down the street.
  • Those two are always yoked, they never do anything apart.
  • The two companies were yoked in a strategic partnership to dominate the market.

noun a weak or ineffectual person

adjective showing a lack of courage or determination; weak and ineffectual

  • The wimpy child refused to participate in the physical education class.
  • Don't be so wimpy, just give it a try!
  • Stop being such a wimp and stand up for yourself.
  • His arguments were so weak, they were easily dismissed as wimpy.

noun a social media platform for sharing photos and videos

verb There is no verb form for the word 'instagram'

adjective There is no adjective form for the word 'instagram'

adverb There is no adverb form for the word 'instagram'

pronoun There is no pronoun form for the word 'instagram'

preposition There is no preposition form for the word 'instagram'

conjunction There is no conjunction form for the word 'instagram'

interjection There is no interjection form for the word 'instagram'

article There is no article form for the word 'instagram'

  • Many businesses use Instagram as a platform for marketing their products.
  • I love scrolling through Instagram to see all the latest posts from my friends.
  • I'm gonna post this pic on the 'gram later.
  • Her Instagram feed is like a window into her life.

noun a person who behaves in a rude or aggressive manner while wearing lycra clothing

  • The lycra lout disrupted the peaceful protest with their rowdy behavior.
  • That lycra lout always shows off at the gym, thinking they're better than everyone else.
  • I can't stand that lycra lout, always hogging the machines at the gym.
  • She described him as a lycra lout, always trying to show off his wealth and status.