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The correct spelling is heavy.
How to pronounce heavy
/ˈhe.vi/
nounIPA: /ˈhe.vi/
Say it like: Hee-vee
The correct spelling is heavy. A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts. For example: "With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."
Usage Examples
“With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films.”
“A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it.”
“The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.
- 2.A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.
- 3.A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)
verb
- 1.(often with "up") To make heavier.
- 2.To sadden.
- 3.To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.
adjective
- 1.(of a physical object) Having great weight.
- 2.(of a topic) Serious, somber.
- 3.Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.
- 4.Good.
- 5.(late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.
adverb
- 1.In a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely.
- 2.To a great degree; greatly.
- 3.Very
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