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

Both the Grand Canyon and ML-T previously traded out the original 2021 floating auxiliary front roof lights for a beefier front light bar during a 2024 refresh. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Despite their physical size and heft, the beefy BFGs ride beautifully. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

The family hides from the beast, which looks like a mix between a Cthulhu, an octopus and a big, beefy guy. — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

And when those performances star people beyond the traditional big beefy cishet white guy, the fandom is imminent. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 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