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View synonyms for toughie

toughie

or tough·y

[ tuhf-ee ]

noun

, Informal.
, plural tough·ies.
  1. a tough person, especially one who is belligerent:

    The sheriff was a local toughie with very little patience for outsiders.

  2. a difficult problem or situation:

    That math test was a real toughie!

  3. a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of toughie1

First recorded in 1920–25; tough + -ie
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Example Sentences

Another toughie is tackling difficult questions or requests, especially pleas from kids for their divorced parents to reconcile.

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