# toughie

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtʌfi/

## Definitions
1. Something that is tough, or difficult.
2. Someone or something that is strong and resilient.
3. A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

## Etymology
From tough + -ie.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/toughie