Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Tough.
How to pronounce tough:
US
Tough - as an adjective
Tough - as a noun
Someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
street fighterTough - as an adjective satellite
Very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
Example: "A rugged competitive examination"
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ruggedFeeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
Example: "My throat feels bad"
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badMaking great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Example: "A baffling problem"
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bafflingelusiveknottyproblematicproblematicalTough - as a verb
To endure.
To toughen.
Tough - as an interjection
Used to indicate lack of sympathy
Example: "If you don't like it, tough!"
Example Sentences
"He is a tough competitor."
"The exam was tough, but I managed to pass it."
"She has a tough personality."
"The coach trains us to be tough."
"He has a tough decision to make."
Word Game Points
Is TOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOUGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TOUGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tough is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is TOUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tough is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
