Beefcake

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbiːfËŒkeɪk/

Alternative forms

• beef-cake

Origin

From beef + cake, by analogy with cheesecake ("an image of a sexy young woman").

Full definition of beefcake

Noun

1. (informal, uncountable) Imagery of one or more muscular, well-built men.
2. (informal, countable) Such a male, especially as seen as physically desirable.

Synonyms

• (attractive man) lady-killer

Related terms

• beefy
• cheesecake