Definition & Meaning of "brickhouse"in English

Brickhouse

NOUN

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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