Heavy

/ˈhe.vi/

The meaning and definition of Heavy, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. (of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
    β€œHe was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker – certainly not an ideal husband.”
  2. (of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.
    β€œCheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising.”
noun
  1. A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
    β€œWith his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films.”
  2. A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
    β€œA fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it.”
Synonyms swear sweer
Antonyms light

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