noun
Street Slang
beefer
BEE-fer · noun · slang
One who complains to or informs the authorities.
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A beefer is an informer or complainer, from 'beef' meaning a grievance or to squeal. It marks someone who talks to the law.
“Keep him out of the plan, he's a known beefer.”
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beefer In A Sentence
Keep him out of the plan, he's a known beefer.
Origin & Usage
American slang; from 'beef,' a complaint.
Variants
beefers
People Also Ask
What does 'beefer' mean?
A beefer is an informer or complainer, someone who talks to the law. It comes from 'beef,' meaning a grievance or to squeal.
Where does 'beefer' come from?
It is American slang derived from 'beef,' a complaint or grievance.
Is 'beefer' derogatory?
Yes. In underworld usage it marks someone as an informer, which is a serious insult.
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