Meaning

1 senses

  1. (derogatory, humorous, mildly, sarcastic)A man known for his emotional resilience.

More definitions
  • a man who bullies weaker people

Examples

45 sentences

  1. We need a really tough guy.

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  2. Tom is a tough little guy.

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  3. Tom acts like a tough guy.

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  4. Tom is a very tough guy.

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  5. Tom is a real tough guy.

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Translations

2 languages

Forms

plural: tough guys
Singulartough guy
Pluraltough guys

regular

Word family

1 related words
Derivedtough-guyness

See also

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