Tough

/tʌf/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters

Definition of Tough

noun

  1. A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

    "They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."

verb

  1. To endure.

adjective

  1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.

    "The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."

  2. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.

    "To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."

  3. Rugged or physically hardy.

    "Only a tough species will survive in the desert."

  4. Stubborn.

    "He had a reputation as a tough negotiator."

  5. (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.

interjection

  1. Used to indicate lack of sympathy

    "If you don't like it, tough!"

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