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Beefed: meaning, definitions and examples

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beefed

 

[ biːft ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

In informal contexts, 'beefed' is the past tense of 'beef', which means to complain or argue about something. It often implies that the individual expressed dissatisfaction or made a fuss about a situation.

Synonyms

complained, grumbled, nagged, whined

Examples of usage

  • She beefed about the poor service at the restaurant.
  • He beefed after his team lost the game.
  • They beefed over the unfair treatment they received.
  • I beefed about the high prices at the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "beefed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentado

🇮🇳 बढ़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verstärkt

🇮🇩 ditingkatkan

🇺🇦 посилений

🇵🇱 wzmocniony

🇯🇵 強化された

🇫🇷 renforcé

🇪🇸 aumentado

🇹🇷 güçlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 강화된

🇸🇦 معزز

🇨🇿 posílený

🇸🇰 posilnený

🇨🇳 增强的

🇸🇮 okrepljen

🇮🇸 styrkt

🇰🇿 күшейтілген

🇬🇪 გამაგრებული

🇦🇿 gücləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 aumentado

Etymology

The term 'beef' in the sense of complaint or dispute has its origins from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Its use has been prevalent since the late 20th century, particularly in hip-hop culture, where it denotes conflicts or disagreements between individuals, especially in social settings. The word's evolution reflects broader cultural narratives, where 'beef' captures not only the act of complaining but also a more conceptual framework of rivalry or feud. The usage of 'beefed' as a verb form is a natural progression of this slang, indicating that a person has taken action—namely, expressing their grievances. This has led to its common employment in various informal contexts where frustrations or disputes arise.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,289, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.