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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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| Definitions include: a tough person. | |
| Definitions include: egotistical, way too cool. | |
| Definitions include: uncaring retort. | |
| Definitions include: an uncaring retort. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "tough shit". | |
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