hefty

adj

Etymology: 19th century. From heft (“weight”) + -y. The similarity with German heftig (“vigorous, violent, intense”) is apparently coincidental. From the German are Dutch, Danish, Norwegian heftig, Swedish häftig.

1. With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive

   “He can throw a hefty punch.”

   “The Remove dormitory echoed to the old, familiar sound of Bunter's hefty snore.”

2. Strong; bulky.

   “They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs.”

3. Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.

   “He was a tall, hefty man.”

4. Heavy, weighing a lot.

   “She carries a hefty backpack full of books.”

5. Large, healthy.

   “That's going to cost you a hefty sum.”

   “a hefty fine”

name

1. A surname.