Beefy

/ˈbiːfi/
adjective

Physically strong or large and muscular.

The wrestler was a beefy man with a wide chest and strong arms.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Physically strong or large and muscular

Often appears as...

  • beefy arms
  • beefy body
adjective

Heavy and sturdy.

They installed a beefy security system in their house.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Heavy and sturdy

Often appears as...

  • beefy structure
  • beefy security system
adjective

Rich and substantial in content or quality.

She presented a beefy proposal that included plenty of details.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Rich and substantial in content or quality

Often appears as...

  • beefy proposal
  • beefy report
adjective

Physically strong or large and muscular.

The wrestler was a beefy man with a wide chest and strong arms.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Physically strong or large and muscular

Often appears as...

  • beefy arms
  • beefy body
adjective

Heavy and sturdy.

They installed a beefy security system in their house.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Heavy and sturdy

Often appears as...

  • beefy structure
  • beefy security system
adjective

Rich and substantial in content or quality.

She presented a beefy proposal that included plenty of details.
Visual representation of "beefy" - Rich and substantial in content or quality

Often appears as...

  • beefy proposal
  • beefy report
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Visual representation of "beefy"
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Physical Impressions

Use 'beefy' to describe someone with a strong physical presence that is immediately noticeable.

Illustration for Physical Impressions
The bodyguard had a beefy stature, deterring any troublemakers.
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Sporting Context

'Beefy' is often used in sports to describe players who are notably muscular and powerful.

Illustration for Sporting Context
The new linebacker is really beefy, he's going to be a star next season.
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Casual Description

'Beefy' is typically informal when referring to muscle size; suited for casual conversation.

Illustration for Casual Description
Look at those beefy arms! Have you been lifting weights?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Impressions

Use 'beefy' to describe someone with a strong physical presence that is immediately noticeable.

Illustration for Physical Impressions
The bodyguard had a beefy stature, deterring any troublemakers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sporting Context

'Beefy' is often used in sports to describe players who are notably muscular and powerful.

Illustration for Sporting Context
The new linebacker is really beefy, he's going to be a star next season.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Description

'Beefy' is typically informal when referring to muscle size; suited for casual conversation.

Illustration for Casual Description
Look at those beefy arms! Have you been lifting weights?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Impressions

Use 'beefy' to describe someone with a strong physical presence that is immediately noticeable.

Illustration for Physical Impressions
The bodyguard had a beefy stature, deterring any troublemakers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sporting Context

'Beefy' is often used in sports to describe players who are notably muscular and powerful.

Illustration for Sporting Context
The new linebacker is really beefy, he's going to be a star next season.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Description

'Beefy' is typically informal when referring to muscle size; suited for casual conversation.

Illustration for Casual Description
Look at those beefy arms! Have you been lifting weights?
Visual representation of the word "Beefy"

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I'm trying to set up basically the beefiest rig that I've ever set up in my life just to make sure that that we can

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I'm trying to set up basically the beefiest rig that I've ever set up in my life just to make sure that that we can

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Quote examples

Helena Bonham Carter

British Actress

I also get fed up with the fact that casting agents and directors have this impression of me as being frail and petite. I find it very patronizing. I'm quite beefy and strong. I was a gymnast in school and I have lots of muscles.
Portrait of Helena Bonham Carter

Quote examples

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

American Chef

Like regular table salt, MSG can also help boost our perception of other existing flavors. Tomato soup with a pinch of MSG tastes a little more tomato-y. Add a dash to beef stew to make it taste beefier.
Portrait of J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Quote examples

Jane Lynch

American Actress

It's always a good idea to go up for the male roles. You go up against a bunch of beefy guys, and the casting director then feels smart for taking you on, like he's the one who thought outside the box.
Portrait of Jane Lynch

Quote examples

Jeanne Marie Laskas

American Writer

People assume cheering in the NFL is mostly about a girl trying to snag herself a big, beefy, stinkin' rich football player. That is not the case.
Portrait of Jeanne Marie Laskas

Quote examples

Divine

I was typecast for a long time. A lot of people thought all Divine could do was play a loud, beefy blonde.
Portrait of Divine

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Jesse Lee Soffer

American Actor

I'm playing a cop in Chicago. So I have to look beefier - like a guy who eats steak and potatoes.
Portrait of Jesse Lee Soffer

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Mick Ralphs

English Musician

I'm not a country picker, really - I like a nice, beefy, raunchy sort of sound.
Portrait of Mick Ralphs

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Tony Ferguson

American Athlete

I'm beefy. I feel good at 170. My wife loves me at 170.
Portrait of Tony Ferguson

Quote examples

Helena Bonham Carter

British Actress

I also get fed up with the fact that casting agents and directors have this impression of me as being frail and petite. I find it very patronizing. I'm quite beefy and strong. I was a gymnast in school and I have lots of muscles.
Portrait of Helena Bonham Carter

Quote examples

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

American Chef

Like regular table salt, MSG can also help boost our perception of other existing flavors. Tomato soup with a pinch of MSG tastes a little more tomato-y. Add a dash to beef stew to make it taste beefier.
Portrait of J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Quote examples

Jane Lynch

American Actress

It's always a good idea to go up for the male roles. You go up against a bunch of beefy guys, and the casting director then feels smart for taking you on, like he's the one who thought outside the box.
Portrait of Jane Lynch

Quote examples

Jeanne Marie Laskas

American Writer

People assume cheering in the NFL is mostly about a girl trying to snag herself a big, beefy, stinkin' rich football player. That is not the case.
Portrait of Jeanne Marie Laskas

Quote examples

Divine

I was typecast for a long time. A lot of people thought all Divine could do was play a loud, beefy blonde.
Portrait of Divine

Quote examples

Jesse Lee Soffer

American Actor

I'm playing a cop in Chicago. So I have to look beefier - like a guy who eats steak and potatoes.
Portrait of Jesse Lee Soffer

Quote examples

Mick Ralphs

English Musician

I'm not a country picker, really - I like a nice, beefy, raunchy sort of sound.
Portrait of Mick Ralphs

Quote examples

Tony Ferguson

American Athlete

I'm beefy. I feel good at 170. My wife loves me at 170.
Portrait of Tony Ferguson
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