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Definition: Meaning of, tough in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tʌf /

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tough tougher toughest
  1. difficult difficult to do or deal with
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  2. strong person physically or emotionally strong and able to deal with difficult situations
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  3. strong material not easily broken or made weaker
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  4. strict/firm very strict or firm
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  5. violent area a tough part of a town has a lot of crime or violence
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  6. tough!/that's tough! spoken used when you do not have any sympathy with someone
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  7. tough luck! spoken used when you do not have any sympathy for someone's problems
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  8. tough luck! spoken British English used when you feel sympathy about something bad that has happened to someone
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  9. tough shit! spoken not polite used when you do not have any sympathy for someone's problems
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  10. violent person likely to behave violently and having no gentle qualities
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  11. food difficult to cut or eat
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  12. tough love a way of helping someone to change their behaviour by treating them in a kind but strict way
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tough toughs
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  1. old-fashioned someone who often behaves in a violent way
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tough tougher toughest
  1. in a way that shows you are very determined
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tough used in phrases

  • tough guy (noun)
    1. someone who bullies weaker people
  • tough it out (verb)
    1. informal to survive or endure despite some adversity
  • tough luck (noun)
    1. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavourable outcomes
  • tough-minded (adjective)
    1. facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
  • tough-skinned (adjective)
    1. having a relatively tough outer covering
    2. insensitive to criticism
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