Meaning & use

Beefcake

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An informal term for a man or men with a muscular, well-built physique, often referring to photographs displaying such physiques.

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The calendar featured a different beefcake model for every month.

Fans jokingly called the action star pure beefcake with no acting range.

A note on using this word

Coined in mid-20th-century America as a playful counterpart to 'cheesecake,' which described pin-up photos of women.

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