Synonyms for Beef (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (meat from an adult domestic bovine):
boeuf
WordNet sense 2 (informal terms for objecting):
gripe, kick, squawk
WordNet sense 3 (cattle that are reared for their meat):
beef cattle
WordNet sense 4 (complain):
bellyache, crab, grouse, holler
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