Meaning of the word toughie in English

What does toughie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

toughie

US /ˈtʌf.i/

UK /ˈtʌf.i/

a difficult problem or question

Example:

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That math problem was a real toughie.

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The last question on the exam was a toughie.

Synonym:

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a strong, resilient, or aggressive person

Example:

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He's a real toughie, always standing up for himself.

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Despite her small size, she's a little toughie on the soccer field.

Synonym:

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