Antonyms for beefed up
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : beeft-uhp |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbiftˈʌp |
Definition of beefed up
Origin :- "to complain," slang, 1888, American English, from noun meaning "complaint" (1880s). The noun meaning "argument" is recorded from 1930s. The origin and signification are unclear; perhaps it traces to the common late 19c. complaint of U.S. soldiers about the quantity or quality of beef rations.
- verb strengthen
- Other parts they had beefed up, figuring they would wear, but slowly.
- Extract from : « The Repairman » by Harry Harrison
Synonyms for beefed up
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