tough-guy

Adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a tough guy.

Japanese Meaning

強面でたくましい男の特徴を持っている、またはそのような印象を与えること

Her coach's tough-guy attitude hid a surprisingly gentle heart.

彼女のコーチのいかつい態度は、驚くほど優しい心を隠していた。

Sense（1）

Resembling or characteristic of a tough guy.

He had quite a high-pitched voice but was talking tough-guy stuff, a bit too tough-guy, signalling danger.

more tough-guy

（ comparative ）

most tough-guy

（ superlative ）