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heavy

10 8.1

A person who plays a villain in a play or film

noun
/ˈhɛvi/

Jargon

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Examples

The director said he needed a strong heavy to play the enforcer in the new crime film.
So he might end up being the new super heavy guy for us.
Mike and Robert would have to argue, but watch when the heavy comes in to get the board.

The Endless Summer (1966)
I've got two of the heavy guys as well.
Heavies from the Bureau and Justice are on their way.

The International (2009)
Perrineau's big-city heavy is being set up as a potential Fortinbras.

Blog text (16)
In the play, the heavy terrorized the townspeople, making everyone fear his presence.
The heavy at the club was known for his intimidating stature and loyalty to the boss.

Synonyms

villain

vsheavy

332 3.3

A person who does very bad things, often the main bad character in a story

is broader, also used for hired enforcers or bodyguards

tough guy

vsheavy

Informal

186 4.2

A man who acts strong to scare people

is used for hired violent roles or main story wrongdoers rather than posture

muscle

vsheavy

Informal

29 8.2

A person who is paid to use force or threats for someone else

is also used for main story wrongdoers, not only hired fighters

bruiser

vsheavy

Informal

10 7.2

A large strong man who looks tough and ready to fight

is applied to both enforcers and wrongdoers, not only body shape

tough

vsheavy

7 7.5

A person who is strong and may threaten or hurt others

is used mainly for criminal enforcers or story wrongdoers rather than endurance

baddie

vsheavy

Baby Talk

3 7.0

A person who is the main bad character in a story or film, often in children's stories

is more neutral and also applies to hired enforcers

baddy

vsheavy

Baby Talk

3 3.8

A bad character in a story who causes trouble for the hero, often in children's stories

is the wider, adult usage including enforcers and toughs

strong antagonist

vsheavy

Literature

5.1

A powerful character who opposes the hero and creates major conflict

is often used for an enforcer or bodyguard role instead

Antonyms

hero

∞ 1.1

A person admired for brave actions and good qualities

good guy

Informal

390 1.8

A person who helps others and usually does the right thing

Idioms

hot and heavy

NSFW

12 7.7

People feel very strong romantic or sexual feelings for each other

to hang heavy in the air

1 7.7

A strong feeling that people in a place notice and feel

heavy weather

Informal

1 8.3

Make a task seem harder than it is

heavy as a dead donkey

9.9

Much heavier than it looks and hard to lift

Compounds

heavy metal

44 3.9

Loud rock music with distorted guitars and strong rhythms

heavy-duty

38 3.9

Made to do hard work and last a long time

heavy lifting

36 3.6

Hard work that needs a lot of physical effort or responsibility

heavy equipment

Specialized

20 3.4

Large machines like bulldozers or cranes used to move dirt and heavy materials

heavy heart

18 4.0

A very sad feeling because of a loss or bad news

heavy weapon

Specialized

18 5.2

A large gun like artillery or a heavy machine gun that soldiers move to support troops in war

heavy metal

Specialized

17 4.8

A dense metal that is often poisonous, like lead or mercury

heavy artillery

Specialized

17 5.0

Guns that fire large shells at targets far away in war

heavy cream

16 2.0

Thick milk with a lot of fat used to make food taste rich and smooth

heavy hitter

Informal

15 4.9

A person who has a lot of power and influence in a field

heavy snow

14 1.0

A large amount of snow falling in a short time that causes problems

heavy machinery

14 3.4

Big powerful machines used for building or mining

heavy security

6 3.8

Many guards and strict checks protect people or places

heavy water

Specialized

5 7.8

A kind of water with heavier hydrogen atoms used in some nuclear reactors

heavy coat

4 1.0

A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather

heavy metal music

4 3.1

A type of loud, powerful rock with strong guitar sounds, fast drums, and angry lyrics

heavy lift

3 6.8

A difficult task that needs a lot of effort

heavy meal

2 1.9

A large amount of food that makes you feel very full

heavy fine

2 3.7

An amount of money a person or company must pay as punishment for breaking a law

heavy whipping cream

1 2.7

A thick cream with a lot of fat used for whipping and cooking

heavy particle

Specialized

1 8.4

A tiny piece of matter as heavy as or heavier than a proton that feels the strong force

heavy-footed

1 6.0

To walk with loud, slow steps because you are clumsy

heavy-laden

1 6.5

Weighed down by worry or responsibility

heavy-laden

1 5.5

Carrying a large load, for example snow on branches

heavy precipitation

1 3.2

A lot of rain or snow that falls in a short time

heavy flak

Informal

1 6.5

Strong public criticism of a person or action

heavy-handedness

1 7.6

Being too forceful and not subtle in actions or words

heavy-armed

1 7.2

A person who has large strong arms that are good for lifting or fighting

heavy hydrogen

Specialized

1 7.0

A hydrogen atom with one neutron in its centre

heavy going

1 7.1

Hard to understand or slow to get through

heavy torpedo

Specialized

1 8.3

A large underwater weapon launched from submarines with a very powerful warhead to sink big ships

heavy swell

Specialized

1 5.9

Large rolling waves that make the sea rise and fall

heavy backlash

1 4.2

A strong negative reaction from many people after a decision or action

heavy-handed criticism

1 6.6

Very harsh comments that make someone feel hurt

heavy-limbed

1 6.7

Arms and legs feel heavy and make moving slow and hard

heavy syllable

Specialized

1 8.3

A syllable with a long vowel, two vowel sounds together, or a final consonant that sounds stronger

heavy fug

Literature

9.5

Thick, stuffy, often smoky air in a room that makes breathing hard

heavy hitter

Specialized

6.0

An item that appears very often in a stream of data

heavy spar

Specialized

9.9

A white mineral mined to get the metal barium

heavy stodge

8.1

Filling plain food that is not pleasant to eat and makes you feel tired

How Villainous

archvillain

1 8.0

villain

332 3.3

heavy

Jargon

10 8.1

goon

Offensive

115 8.1

henchman

40 7.9

Surface Forms

heavy singular

heavies plural

Etymology

Heavy comes from Old English hefig, which meant 'weighty' or 'powerful'. A helpful way to remember the noun 'heavy' (the villain or enforcer) is to think of a strong, 'weighty' person who can do harm, so the 'heavy' in a play is the tough character.