/tuf"ee/ , n. Informal.
1. a tough person, esp. one who is belligerent.
2. a difficult problem or situation: That math test was a real toughie!
3. a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.
Also, toughy .
[ 1920-25; TOUGH + -IE ]
/tuf"ee/ , n. Informal.
1. a tough person, esp. one who is belligerent.
2. a difficult problem or situation: That math test was a real toughie!
3. a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.
Also, toughy .
[ 1920-25; TOUGH + -IE ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012