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

My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

This version ranks among Orange County’s best, delivering a satisfying snap and enough beefy richness without turning into mush. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026

After a late-night card game, a gaggle of American tourists venture out on a boat to do some shark-cage diving and get some unwanted company in the form of two beefy cocaine drug-runners (Jess Liaudin and Louis Mandylor). — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Add more butter, plenty of Parmesan cheese, and a hint of Worcestershire at the end to intensify its rich, beefy flavors. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 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