🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

muscoloso

Pronunciation / Transliteration: muscoloso

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hench/hɛnʧ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Dopo mesi di allenamento, è diventato molto muscoloso."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Physically strong and well-built; muscular.

    "After months of training, he became hench and could lift much heavier weights."
  2. 2

    Imposing in appearance due to size or strength.

    "The hench bodyguard stood at the entrance, intimidating anyone who approached."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hench' is believed to have originated in the late 20th century within British slang, possibly derived from the word 'henchman', which refers to a strong or muscular person. Its usage has evolved to describe someone who is well-built or muscular, particularly in the context of fitness and bodybuilding.

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