Tough
/tʌf/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Tough
noun
verb
- To endure.
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."
- (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
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