noun
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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.
verb
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To endure.
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To toughen.
adjective
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Strong and resilient; sturdy.
example
The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
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(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
example
To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
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Rugged or physically hardy.
example
Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
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Stubborn.
example
He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
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(of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
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Rowdy or rough.
example
A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
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(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
example
This is a tough crowd.
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Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
interjection
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Used to indicate lack of sympathy
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If you don't like it, tough!