heavy
noun/ˈhevi/
/ˈhevi/
(plural heavies)
- [countable] (informal) a large strong man whose job is to protect a person or place, often using violence
- He lunged at the minister, but was soon pulled to the ground by a couple of heavies.
- [uncountable] (Scottish English) strong beer, especially bitter
- a pint of heavy
Word OriginOld English hefig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hevig, also to heave.
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