Word: tough
Phonetic:
/tʌf/Listen:
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully. Example: They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition.
To endure.
To toughen.
Strong and resilient; sturdy. Example: The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew. Example: To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
Rugged or physically hardy. Example: Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
Stubborn. Example: He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
(of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
Rowdy or rough. Example: A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding. Example: This is a tough crowd.
Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
Used to indicate lack of sympathy Example: If you don't like it, tough!
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