Heavies Meaning in English
word · lemma: heavy
Definition
'Heavies' can refer to people who use force or threats for someone else (like bodyguards or thugs), to physically heavy objects, or the main villain roles in movies or stories.
Usage & Nuances
'Heavies' is informal and mainly used in crime, film, or pop culture contexts. Most common for tough enforcers ('the boss sent his heavies') or movie villains ('he played one of the heavies'). Rarely used to mean objects in modern English; context matters. Don't use for physically strong people unless they are acting as enforcers.
Example Sentences
The boss sent his heavies to scare them.
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The truck was loaded with heavies for the move.
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He often plays the heavies in action movies.
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If you don't pay, the heavies will show up at your door.
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Most movies need a couple of good heavies to keep things interesting.
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The club hired some serious heavies after the recent troubles.
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