# thick skin

> English word · Noun · IPA /θɪk ˈskɪn/

## Definitions
1. Ability to take criticism or harsh behavior without being easily offended.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thick, skin.

## Etymology
thick + skin

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thick-skin