tough

US /tʌf/

UK /tʌf/

A2

adjective

  • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • Very difficult to do or deal with
  • Difficult; requiring considerable effort or endurance.
  • Having strict standards
  • (of meat) difficult to cut or chew.
  • Being firm and not easily bent or broken
  • Strict or severe.
  • Being strong physically or mentally
  • Being difficult to persuade
  • Unfortunate or unlucky.
  • Unpleasant or unfortunate.
  • Capable of violence

other

  • To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.

noun

  • A rough or violent person.