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Brickhouse
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a person with a strong, well-built, and muscular body
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
brickhouses
What does "brickhouse" mean in body slang?
The term "brickhouse" describes a person with a strong, solid, and well-built body, often muscular or physically striking. The structure compares the body to a brick house, suggesting strength, durability, and impressive build. The slang became especially well known after the 1977 song Brick House by Commodores, which popularized it as a compliment for an attractive, curvy, or powerful physique.
Examples
She 's a brickhouse; strong and toned.
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