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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeefcake
/ˈbiːf.keɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physically attractive man, especially one with a muscular build.
"The movie featured a beefcake actor who caught everyone's attention with his impressive physique." - 2
A term used in popular culture to describe male models or actors who emphasize their physical appearance.
"The magazine is known for its beefcake spreads showcasing the latest fitness trends."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'beefcake' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, combining 'beef,' a slang term for muscularity, and 'cake,' used humorously to denote a well-formed body. It reflects a cultural fascination with physical fitness and attractiveness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beefcake" is said worldwide
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beefcake
Transliteration: biftec
"Le film mettait en vedette un acteur beefcake qui a attiré l'attention de tous."
beefcake
Transliteration: beefcake
"Der Film zeigte einen Beefcake-Schauspieler, der mit seiner beeindruckenden Figur alle Blicke auf sich zog."
beefcake
Transliteration: beefcake
"Il film presentava un attore beefcake che ha catturato l'attenzione di tutti."
beefcake
Transliteration: beefcake
"La película presentaba a un actor beefcake que llamó la atención de todos."
beefcake
Transliteration: beefcake
"O filme apresentava um ator beefcake que chamou a atenção de todos."
बीफकेक
Transliteration: beefcake
"फिल्म में एक बीफकेक अभिनेता था जिसने सभी का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।"
肌肉男
Transliteration: jīròu nán
"这部电影有一个肌肉男演员，吸引了所有人的注意。"
근육남
Transliteration: geunyuknam
"영화에는 모든 사람의 시선을 사로잡은 근육남 배우가 출연했습니다."
ビーフケーキ
Transliteration: bīfukēki
"その映画には、皆の注目を集めたビーフケーキの俳優が出演していました。"
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