Synonyms for

Beef

Verb / bi:f / Another word for beef — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Beef is the meat from a cow or bull that is used as food.

Synonyms & similar words

kick bellyache squawk holler boeuf crab bitch beefcattle gripe grouse meat steak hamburger veal lamb pork chicken turkey sausage bacon jerky venison bison buffalo elk moose caribou goat

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispute contention argument quarrel

Informal

grudge feud tussle row tiff

Literary

strife discord enmity

Antonyms

harmony accord agreement peace friendship amity

Common collocations

  • have a beef with
  • settle a beef
  • beef jerky
  • ground beef
  • beef stew
  • beef broth
  • beef cattle
  • beef shortage

Word family

noun beef
verb beef

Usage note

The informal meaning of 'beef' as a complaint or grievance is common in spoken English. The formal meaning refers to a dispute or argument.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the store to buy some beef for dinner.
  2. My favorite meal is beef stroganoff.
  3. My dad grills the best beef brisket.
  4. I don't like to eat beef because it makes me sick.
  5. The restaurant serves a variety of beef dishes.

Quotes

  • I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants. - A. Whitney Brown
  • I am a better person when I have less on my plate. - Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Hamburgers: the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast. - Jules Winnfield

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