meaty

adjective \ˈmē-tē\

: of, relating to, or resembling meat

: having or including a large amount of meat

: large and heavy or thick with flesh or muscles

meat·i·ermeat·i·est

Full Definition of MEATY

a : full of meat

b : having the character of meat

: rich especially in matter for thought : substantial <actors looking for meaty roles>

— meat·i·ness noun

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circa 1787

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