toughie

tough·ie

noun \ˈtə-fē\

plural tough·ies

Definition of TOUGHIE

: one that is tough: as

a : a loud rough rowdy person

b : a difficult problem or question

Variants of TOUGHIE

tough·ie also toughy \ˈtə-fē\

Examples of TOUGHIE

1. The last question on the test was a toughie.
2. He thinks he's a real toughie.

First Known Use of TOUGHIE

1921

Related to TOUGHIE

Synonyms

bully, gangbanger, gangsta, gangster, goon, gorilla, homeboy, homey (or homie), hood, hooligan, mobster, mug, plug-ugly, punk, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, thug, tough, hoodlum (also toughy), yob [British], yobbo [British]

Related Words

cutthroat, scoundrel, villain; assassin, bandit, bravo, brigand, criminal, crook, desperado, felon, gunman, highwayman, lawbreaker, mafioso, malefactor, offender, outlaw, perp, perpetrator, pirate; pickpocket, racketeer, robber, swindler, thief, vandal; juvenile delinquent, tearaway [British]

Rhymes with TOUGHIE

fluffy, huffy, puffy, scruffy, snuffy, stuffy