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Definition of toughie

toughie

/ˈtʌf.i/
tough · ie
Adverb:toughly
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Plural:toughies
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Adjective:tough
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toughie Lexical Profile

toughie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very difficult problem, question, or task (used informally).

Example

"The final question on the trivia quiz was a real toughie that stumped the entire room."

2

A tough, resilient, or aggressive person (used informally).

Example

"He acts like a toughie in front of his friends, but he has a very gentle nature at home."

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• Rhymes for toughie

• Nearby Words

touchy
tough
toughen
toughie
toughish
toughly
toughness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toughie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toughie
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