How to Pronounce "hired muscle"
expression
HY-erd MUS-suhl
HY-uhd MUS-uhl
Definition
A person who is paid to use physical force for someone else, usually to protect them or intimidate others. It often refers to bodyguards or tough people working for criminals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪɝd/ /ˈməsəɫ
British English
hˈaɪəd/ /mˈʌsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-erd MUS-suhl
UK
HY-uhd MUS-uhl
Listen in Context
The boss called in hired muscle to protect the building.
The criminals used hired muscle to scare people.
He works as hired muscle for a local gang.
If they give us trouble, we'll bring in some hired muscle.