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beefcake

|beef/cake|

B2

/ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/

muscular attractiveness

Etymology
Etymology Information

'beefcake' originates from English, combining 'beef' meaning 'muscular' and 'cake' as a slang term for 'attractive person'.

Historical Evolution

'beefcake' emerged in the mid-20th century as a term to describe muscular men, especially in media and entertainment.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to muscular men in media, and it continues to hold this meaning today.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used to describe a man with a muscular physique, often used in contexts related to physical attractiveness.

The magazine featured a beefcake on its cover.

Synonyms

hunkmuscleman

Antonyms

weakling

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Idioms

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Last updated: 2025/03/19 18:36