Definition of tough

tough

• n. 1. A congratulatory remark relating to an act, object or event.

  Mate, Steve makes a tough cup of tea!

  Pearl Jam's new song is tough.

  Last edited on Nov 07 2002. Submitted by James A. from UK on Nov 07 2002.

• (Back in the fifties, early sixties.) a good looking girl or something that was really OK, that was the opposite of what it really meant as were so many terms in that era.

  Hey, there goes a tough looking chick.

  That dress looks tuff on her.

  Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Bill S. from South Riding, Centreville, VA, USA on Dec 19 2005.

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Other terms relating to 'tough':
tough cookie	Definitions include: a tough person.
tough guy	Definitions include: egotistical, way too cool.
tough sh*t	Definitions include: uncaring retort.
tough titty	Definitions include: an uncaring retort.
TS	Definitions include: acronym for "tough shit".

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