beef

US /biːf/

UK /biːf/

1.

the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food

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We had roast beef for dinner.

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This restaurant is known for its high-quality beef.

2.

a complaint or grievance

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What's your beef with him?

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My main beef is the lack of communication.

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complaint grievance objection grumble quibble

1.

to complain

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He's always beefing about the workload.

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Don't beef to me about your problems.

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complain grumble gripe whine moan

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beef cattle corned beef ground beef