toughie: Meaning and Definition of
tough•ie
Pronunciation: (tuf'ē), [key] — n. Informal.
- a tough person, esp. one who is belligerent.
- a difficult problem or situation: That math test was a real toughie!
- a harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.
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