Hefty
/ˈhɛfti/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Hefty
adjective
- Heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive.
"He can throw a hefty punch."
- Strong; bulky.
"They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs."
- (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
"He was a tall, hefty man."
- Heavy, weighing a lot.
"She carries a hefty backpack full of books."
- (of a number or amount) Large.
"That's going to cost you a hefty sum."