beefy

adjective

ˈbē-fē 

beefier; beefiest

1

a

: heavily and powerfully built

a beefy football player

b

: substantial, sturdy

beefy shock absorbers

2

a

: of or suggesting beef

a beefy flavor

b

: full of beef

a beefy steak

Synonyms of beefy

• powerful
• athletic
• burly
• husky
• mighty
• brawny
• hulking
• sturdy
• strong
• stout
• hefty
• muscular
• mesomorphic

Examples of beefy in a Sentence

The new truck has a beefier construction than the old model.

a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life

Recent Examples on the Web

It's beefy enough to support three 4K outputs simultaneously, and runs surprisingly quietly. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs. —J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

For diners who prefer a heartier cut, the 16‑ounce ribeye delivers big, beefy flavor with the satisfying char longtime fans expect. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026

There are stars far beefier than our own. —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for beefy

• leafy

Kids Definition

beefy

adjective

ˈbē-fē 

beefier; beefiest

1

: heavily and powerfully built

a beefy wrestler

2

: of or suggesting beef

a beefy flavor