Beef ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Beef ( noun )

1. The flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food.
2. Cattle raised for meat.
3. A complaint or grievance.

Origin:

Middle english bēf, from old english bēf; akin to old high german bōf beef, latin bōs ox, greek bous.

Examples:

1. He ordered a steak for dinner, cooked medium rare.
2. The beef cattle were grazing in the field.
3. The beef industry is a major part of the economy in rural areas.
4. She had a beef with her boss over her job duties.
5. They had a beef about the noise coming from the party next door.

(As a verb)

Beef ( verb )

1. The flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food.
2. Cattle raised for meat.
3. A complaint or grievance.

Origin:

Middle english bēf, from old english bēf; akin to old high german bōf beef, latin bōs ox, greek bous.

Examples:

1. He ordered a steak for dinner, cooked medium rare.
2. The beef cattle were grazing in the field.
3. The beef industry is a major part of the economy in rural areas.
4. She had a beef with her boss over her job duties.
5. They had a beef about the noise coming from the party next door.