heavy
/ˈhe.vi/ · noun
Meaning
- A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
- A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
- A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)
- (often with "up") To make heavier.
- To sadden.
- To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.
- (of a physical object) Having great weight.
- (of a topic) Serious, somber.
- Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.
- Good.
- (late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.
- (of a rate of flow) High, great.
- In a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely.
- To a great degree; greatly.
- Very
- Having the heaves.
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