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tough⋅y

[tuhf-ee]
–noun, plural tough⋅ies.
toughie.

tough⋅ie

[tuhf-ee]
–noun Informal.
1. a tough person, esp. one who is belligerent.
2. a difficult problem or situation: That math test was a real toughie!
3. a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.
Also, toughy.


Origin:
1920–25; tough + -ie
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