Definition

1. Noun:
   • Canned corned beef: "Bully beef" refers to beef that has been preserved through curing or pickling in brine, then typically canned. It is a type of tinned meat known for its long shelf life.

Usage

• "Bully beef" is a non-count noun used to describe the preserved meat product itself. It is often associated with military rations or historical food supplies due to its durability.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldiers' rations included hardtack and bully beef.
  • She opened a tin of bully beef to make a quick sandwich.

Advanced Usage

• The term "bully beef" is considered somewhat old-fashioned or historical. In modern contexts, "corned beef" is a more common term for similar preserved beef, though "corned beef" is not always canned.

Variants and Related Words

• Corned beef: This is the most common modern synonym for bully beef, especially when referring to the cured, often canned product. Note: "Corned beef" can also refer to a fresh or deli-style product, not just canned.
• Tinned meat: A general category that includes bully beef.

Synonyms

• Canned corned beef
• Preserved beef
• Tinned beef

Notes

• The term originates from the French (boiled beef), which was Anglicized to "bully."
• It is not used in contemporary everyday language to describe food one would buy fresh; it specifically denotes a preserved, canned commodity.

Noun

1. beef cured or pickled in brine