tough
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/tʌf/
English
Definitions
noun
- A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.“They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition.”
verb
- To endure.
- To toughen.
adjective
- Strong and resilient; sturdy.“The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.”
- (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.“To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.”
- Rugged or physically hardy.“Only a tough species will survive in the desert.”
- Stubborn.“He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.”
interjection
- Used to indicate lack of sympathy“If you don't like it, tough!”
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Synonyms
sturdyhardenedhard-bittenhardtough-mindedtoughiedifficultbullyviolentrowdyruffianlyroughneckruffianuncomfortableyobboyobo