Beefer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beefer is a noun meaning A cow used for beef and not milk.
Meaning
A cow used for beef and not milk.
More Meanings
- (slang) A police informer.
- (slang) A person with a beefy build.
Example Sentences
"I'll bet. Well, is she? Fat, I mean." "Yeah. They ^([sic]) gal's a real beefer."
We usually reckon if a cow does not respond to good food at the pail, that she is "putting it on her back"; that is, she fattens, and is thus more of a beefer than a milker, and should not be retained for milking purpose.
Word Forms
- beefers
Synonyms for beefer
Depending on context, synonyms include informant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beeve, beef, beefalo, heifer, heiferette, byefe.
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