plural beefcakes
informal
1
: men who are muscular and attractive
He's not a great actor but he gets roles anyway because of all the moviegoers interested in beefcake.
beefcake photos/posters
2
US
: a muscular and attractive man
He's one of Hollywood's most celebrated beefcakes.
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“Beefcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/beefcake. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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