English
Etymology
:From muscle + bound "held"
Alternative forms
muscle-bound
Adjective
musclebound
- having pronounced muscle development through weightlifting, bodybuilding, or other physical exercise
- (derog.) having excessive muscle
- (fig.) ungainly as a result of muscle over-development
Usage notes
The term musclebound is most often used as a derogatory term. It originated from an erroneous belief that large-muscled men were not as flexible, fast, or physically capable as men who developed their muscles through more traditional athletics. It sometimes carries a connotation of mental or cultural inferiority, in the belief that persons who spend the time necessary to develop a muscular physique must sacrifice time spent developing mental or artistic talent.
Translations
French: raide, aux muscles hypertrophie|hypertrophiés
German: unförmig, muskelbepackt
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Polish: muskularny
Romanian: m�t�h�los
Spanish: pesado m
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