toughie
toughie · toughies
Something that is tough, or difficultSomething that is tough, or difficult.
/ˈtʌfi/
» That last question was a real toughie.
Meaning
3 senses(informal)Something that is tough, or difficult.
His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.
a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
Someone or something that is strong and resilient.
A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.
Examples
1 sentencesThat last question was a real toughie.
Origin
From tough + -ie.From tough + -ie.
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