HEFTY


Meaning of HEFTY in English

(heftier, heftiest)

1.

Hefty means large in size, weight, or amount. (INFORMAL)

She was quite a ~ woman...

If he is found guilty he faces a ~ fine.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

A ~ movement is done with a lot of force. (INFORMAL)

Lambert gave Luckwell a ~ shove to send him on his way.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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