English Dictionary

toughie

/ˈtʌfi/

noun

(informal) Something that is tough, or difficult. / Someone or something that is strong and resilient. / A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

Dealing with difficult customers can be a toughie.

意味（1）

(informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.

His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.

意味（2）

Someone or something that is strong and resilient.

Sansevieria and aspidistra are two old houseplant toughies that make good indoor choices.

意味（3）

A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

The liberal states, in the present situation, are the softies; the Fascist states are the toughies. And the toughies are always able to get away with murder until the softies become tough.