"Beefa" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbiːfə/ [UK]
Etymology: Humorous pronunciation spelling of the British English approximation of the Spanish Ibiza in dialects with th-fronting. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Beefa
  1. (UK, slang) Nickname for Ibiza: an island of the Balearic Islands, Spain. Tags: UK, slang Categories (place): Places in Spain, Places in the Balearic Islands, Spain Derived forms: Beefs
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