toughish

American  

[tuhf-ish] / ˈtʌf ɪʃ /

adjective

1. somewhat tough.

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Etymology

Origin of toughish

First recorded in 1770–80; tough + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

I say toughish, because I doubt she’s as tough as she wants everyone to think.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

“Where’re you going, Roycroft?” the toughish girl with the perpetual smirk says.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

The toughish girl, whose name I find out is Jacqui, insists on driving.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

I had a toughish time of it when I was young.

From Tales of Men and Ghosts by Wharton, Edith

You’re a toughish chickin as can whack my Pan; and he knows how to fight, as lots o’ the big lads knows at home.”

From Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea by Browne, Gordon