beefier; beefiest
Synonyms of beefynext
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

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
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Crowned with a cheesy cornbread crust, this beefy pot pie has just the right amount of kick. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 The 14-inch version with the beefier M5 Max chip starts at $3,599, up from $3,199, while the 16-inch configuration starts at $3,899, an increase from $3,499. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026 The addition of mustard greens and a few slips of chili oil provide a sharpness to the beefy bonanza. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 The commitment to current-gen consoles and beefy PC hardware should also translate into more chaotic shootouts and complex levels. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beefy

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of beefy was in 1743

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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beefy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

beefy

adjective
beefier; beefiest
1
: heavily and powerfully built
a beefy wrestler
2
: of or suggesting beef
a beefy flavor
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