Associations to the word «Toughie»

Wiktionary

TOUGHIE, noun. (informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.

Dictionary definition

TOUGHIE, noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.
TOUGHIE, noun. A particularly difficult or baffling question or problem.

Wise words

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