Hefty Definition

hefty
adjective
  1. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; "a hefty athlete"; "a muscular boxer"; "powerful arms"
  2. of considerable weight and size; "a hefty dictionary"
  3. large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"

"Hefty" in song lyrics

See how hefty is used in real songs:

  • "Tickity talkin more trash than a Hefty"
    Das EFX — No Diggedy
  • "for a kid whose pockets were hefty"
    Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — Confused
  • "You're wimpy, wimpy; I'm HEFTY, HEFTY"
    MC Poet & DJ Rockwell Noel (aka "The Fedz") — Take You Out

Usage tips for "hefty"

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