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- pronunciation:
- bif
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- beef up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
beeves |
| definition 1: |
the flesh of a cow or steer, or such animals when raised for meat.
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| definition 2: |
strength, as of a large or muscular person.
- similar words:
- brawn
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| definition 3: |
(informal) a complaint.
- similar words:
- complaint, grievance, gripe, grouse, grumble, kick
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| related words: |
cavil, muscle, objection |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
beefs, beefing, beefed |
| definition: |
(informal) to complain.
- similar words:
- complain, grouch, grouse, grumble, kick
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| related words: |
carp, complain, fuss |
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| phrase: |
beef up |
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