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Beefed-up

  • Colloquial term for making something stronger.
  • Colloquial term for modifying or improving something so it will work faster or more efficiently. Similar to “Souped up.”

This term is often used to describe enhancements made to vehicles, machinery, or other equipment to increase their durability, power, or performance. For example, a “beefed-up” engine may have stronger components or additional modifications to produce more horsepower.

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