Toughie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʌfi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toughie is a noun meaning (informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.
Meaning
(informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.
More Meanings
- Someone or something that is strong and resilient.
- A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.
Example Sentences
His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.
Sansevieria and aspidistra are two old houseplant toughies that make good indoor choices.
His eyes were red, but his lashes were not beaded with fresh tears. He was something, this little toughie.
There was Butch behind the bar, and there sat four of the toughies at their table with their heads all close together and not drunk no more.
Word Forms
- toughies
- toughy
Synonyms for toughie
Depending on context, synonyms include tough, goon, punk, hoodlum, hood, stumper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tough, poser, hoodlum, thug, goon, punk.
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