beef out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To convert steer to beef; to slaughter cows, etc.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We'll get some money if we beef out those cows.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To have a beef or grudge against somebody.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beef out” mean?
To convert steer to beef; to slaughter cows, etc.
Is “beef out” formal or informal?
beef out is generally slang.