strapping
word
Definition
Describes a person, especially a young man, who is tall, strong, and healthy.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a positive, admiring way for strong, healthy young men; rare for women. Sounds slightly old-fashioned or literary. Often heard as 'a strapping young man.' Not to be confused with 'strap' (a band or belt).
Spanish: fornido - robustoPortuguese (BR): forte - robustoPortuguese (PT): forte - robustoChinese (Simplified): 魁梧的Chinese (Traditional): 魁梧的Hindi: मजबूत - हट्टा-कट्टाArabic: قوي البنية - متينBengali: খুব শক্তপোক্ত - সুস্বাস্থ্যের অধিকারী (পুরুষ)Russian: крепкий - здоровый (о мужчине)Japanese: がっしりした - たくましい（男性）Vietnamese: cường tráng - khỏe mạnh (nam)Korean: 건장한 - 튼튼한 (남성)Turkish: iri - sağlıklı (erkek)Urdu: تنومند - طاقتور (مرد)Indonesian: tegap - kekar (pria)
Example Sentences
He is a strapping young man.
basic
My brother grew into a strapping adult.
basic
The farm needed a strapping worker for the heavy lifting.
basic
He's a strapping lad—perfect for the rugby team.
natural
You wouldn't believe that strapping firefighter is only twenty-one.
natural
They hired a couple of strapping guys to move the piano.
natural