Nearby words
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Definition for toughy (2 of 2)
toughie
or tough·y
[ tuhf-ee ]
/ ˈtʌf i /
noun Informal.
a tough person, especially one who is belligerent.
a difficult problem or situation: That math test was a real toughie!
a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.
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Examples from the Web for toughy
Toughy has gone to the Doctor's to get a bottle of stuff for a sick woman, but will be here anon.
Toughy has gone to the doctor's to get a bottle of stuff for a sick woman but will be here anon.
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