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brawny

UK/bɹɔːni/ US/bɹɔni/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

  • “a hefty athlete”
  • “a muscular boxer”
  • “powerful arms”
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Origin

From Middle English brawny; equivalent to brawn + -y.

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