heavies
heavies is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, heavies is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofheavies
- A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
Example: "With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
- A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
Example: "A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."
- 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.
Example: "The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."
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