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Meaning of hefty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hefty

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛfti/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.

    Example: He can throw a hefty punch.

  2. Strong; bulky.

    Example: 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.

    Example: He was a tall, hefty man.

  4. Heavy, weighing a lot.

    Example: She carries a hefty backpack full of books.