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- [beef]
- /bif/
- /biːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beef]
- /bif/
Definitions of beefing word
- noun plural beefing the flesh of a cow, steer, or bull raised and killed for its meat. 1
- noun plural beefing an adult cow, steer, or bull raised for its meat. 1
- noun plural beefing Informal. brawn; muscular strength. strength; power. weight, as of a person. human flesh. 1
- noun plural beefing Slang. a complaint. an argument or dispute. 1
- verb without object beefing Slang. to complain; grumble. 1
- noun beefing Present participle of beef. 1
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Origin of beefing
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; 1885-90 for def 5; Middle English < Anglo-French beof, Old French boef < Latin bov- (stem of bōs) ox, cow; akin to cow1
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Parts of speech for Beefing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beefing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
beefing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for beefing
adj beefing
- melancholy — sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.
- grief-stricken — overwhelmed by grief; deeply afflicted or sorrowful.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
- wistful — characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
- heartrending — causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
verb beefing
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
adjective beefing
- woebegone — beset with woe; affected by woe, especially in appearance.
Antonyms for beefing
adj beefing
verb beefing
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
- consent — If you give your consent to something, you give someone permission to do it.
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