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What (who) is tough - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Tough (album); Tough (disambiguation); Tough (song)
tough
adj. (colloq.)
strict
1) tough on, with (they are tough on drunk drivers)
difficult
2) (cannot stand alone) tough to + inf. (he is tough to work with = it is tough to work with him = it is tough working with him = he is a tough person to work with)
unfortunate
3) tough that + clause (it's tough that you can't be with your family)
misc.
4) to hang tough (esp. AE; slang) ('to be very firm'); to talk tough ('to take a very firm bargaining position')
tough
(tougher, toughest, toughs)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A tough person is strong and determined, and can tolerate difficulty or suffering.
He built up a reputation as a tough businessman...
She is tough and ambitious.
ADJ
• toughness
Mrs Potter has won a reputation for toughness and determination on her way to the top.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
If you describe someone as tough, you mean that they are rough and violent.
He had shot three people dead earning himself a reputation as a tough guy.
ADJ
•
A tough is a tough person.
Three burly toughs elbowed their way to the front.
N-COUNT
3.
A tough place or area is considered to have a lot of crime and violence.
She doesn't seem cut out for this tough neighbourhood...
= rough
ADJ: usu ADJ n
4.
A tough way of life or period of time is difficult or full of suffering.
He was having a really tough time at work.
= rough
ADJ: usu ADJ n
5.
A tough task or problem is difficult to do or solve.
It was a very tough decision but we feel we made the right one...
= hard
ADJ: oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf
6.
Tough policies or actions are strict and firm.
He is known for taking a tough line on security...
= strong
ADJ
7.
A tough substance is strong, and difficult to break, cut, or tear.
In industry, diamond can form a tough, non-corrosive coating for tools.
ADJ
8.
Tough meat is difficult to cut and chew.
The steak was tough and the peas were like bullets.
ADJ
9.
If someone who is trying to achieve something hangs tough, they remain determined and do not give up, even when there are difficulties or problems. (AM INFORMAL)
The White House is hanging tough for a good agreement to be reached.
PHRASE: V inflects
Tough
·superl Severe; violent; as, a tough storm.
II. Tough ·superl Stiff; rigid; not flexible; stubborn; as, a tough bow.
III. Tough ·superl Not easily separated; viscous; clammy; tenacious; as, tough phlegm.
IV. Tough ·superl Not easily broken; able to endure hardship; firm; strong; as, tough sinews.
V. Tough ·superl Having the quality of flexibility without brittleness; yielding to force without breaking; capable of resisting great strain; as, the ligaments of animals are remarkably tough.
Wikipedia
Tough
Tough may refer to:
- Toughness, the resistance to fracture of a material when stressed
- Machismo, prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity
- Psychological resilience
Tough may also refer to:
Examples of use of tough
1. But poverty –– whew, tough, tough, tough, tough, tough, tough.
2. "They‘re tough to work with and tough to depend upon." «
3. "Are we treating terrorists too tough, or not tough enough?
4. How do you soften the image of a fellow like Rudy Giuliani, who has nurtured a reputation as tough on crime, tough on terror, tough–tough–tough? (And what about that temper!
5. "You‘ve got to be tough and smart, not just tough and talking tough at election time," Dean said.