adj
beefy
BEE-fee
adj
1
Muscular and solidly built.
"The bouncer was a beefy guy in a tight black shirt."
2
Tasting or smelling of beef.
"The soup had a rich, beefy flavor."
How to Use Beefy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither strongly built and muscular, or having the taste of beef.
Common pairings
beefy arms
beefy flavor
a beefy guy
Word Forms
beefier comparative, beefiest superlative
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Etymology
From "beef" plus the adjective-forming ending "-y."