hefty
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adjective \ˈhef-tē\heft·i·erheft·i·est
Definition of HEFTY
1
: quite heavy
2
a : marked by bigness, bulk, and usually strength <a hefty football player> b : powerful, mighty c : impressively large : substantial <hefty portions>
— heft·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— heft·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of HEFTY
- He was a tall, hefty man.
- Her boss gave her a hefty raise.
- a hefty dose of irony
- He gave the door a hefty kick.
First Known Use of HEFTY
1863
Rhymes with HEFTY
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