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Meat hook
01
a strong pointed hook from which the carcasses of animals are hung
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
meat hooks
02
one's hand or arm, often used in reference to strength and in the plural
Slang
What does "meat hooks" mean in body slang?
The term "meat hooks" refers to a person's hands or arms, especially when they are large, strong, or rough-looking. The structure comes from "meat hook," a hooked tool used for handling meat, used metaphorically to suggest grip strength or heavy-duty limbs. It is informal slang, often used in a humorous or gritty tone, typically emphasizing physical power or toughness.
Examples
He caught the ball with his massive meat hooks.
