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tough cookie tough cookieA strong, determined person who is not easily intimidated, discouraged, or defeated. Our principal was a little lady, but she was one tough cookie! She had a difficult childhood, but she's a tough cookie. I know she'll be a success.See also: cookie, toughtough cookiea person who is difficult to deal with. He's a tough cookie, but I can handle him. There was a tough cookie in here this morning who demanded to see the manager.See also: cookie, tougha tough cookie or one tough cookie If someone is a tough cookie or one tough cookie, they are confident, brave and determined. A pushover is not how I'd describe her. Behind that sweet smile, there lies a tough cookie. He has a reputation as one tough cookie.See also: cookie, tougha tough ˈcustomer/ˈcookie (informal) a person who knows what they want and is not easily influenced by other people: Self-confident, ambitious and positive, Paula is a tough cookie who is bound to do well.See also: cookie, customer, toughtough cookie n. a tough person. There was a tough cookie in here this morning who demanded to see the manager. See also: cookie, tough |