hefty

See also: Hefty

English

Etymology

heft (“weight”) +‎ -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛfti/
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Adjective

hefty (comparative heftier, superlative heftiest)

  1. Heavy.
    She carries a hefty backpack full of books.
  2. Strong, bulky.
    They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs.
  3. (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
    He was a tall, hefty man.
  4. Impressive, mighty.
    • 1934 Frank Richards The Magnet, Kidnapped from the Air
      The Remove dormitory echoed to the old, familiar sound of Bunter's hefty snore.

Usage notes

  • Nouns to which "hefty" is often applied: price tag, premium, profit, price, penalty, fine, portion, salary, gain, increase, amount, sum, check, fee.

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