Often refers to a man who is able to grow a corn-silk like beard. A burly man is not afraid to share his eclectic tastes such as music and authors. A burly man is a true friend who is reliable.
Stemming from Alabama folklore about an enormous fellow, the Birmingham burly man is an individual who is well upholstered; somebody who wears their stomach at their knees.
(Person 1 is pasty white person, Person 2 is dark black person, Person 3 is small white person)
Person 1: this is my black friend Tyrone
Person 2 (Tyrone): hi
Person 3: go away you big black bully man
Person 2: WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY ABOUT ME YOU LITTLE SHIT? I’LL HAVE YOU KNOW I GRADUATED TOP OF MY CLASS IN THE NAVY SEALS, AND—
Person 3: *shaking in fear* *kills him* I had to. I just had to.