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
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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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
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Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
It's beefy enough to support three 4K outputs simultaneously, and runs surprisingly quietly.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The vehicle was powered by a beefy 12-cylinder engine connected to a Formula-1-style six-speed automatic manual.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs.
—J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beefy
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“Beefy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beefy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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beefy
adjective
beefier; beefiest
1
: heavily and powerfully built
a beefy wrestler
2
: of or suggesting beef
a beefy flavor
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