toughie
—toughie /ˈtʌf.i/
Ⅰ noun [C] INFORMAL (DIFFICULT THING) ► F0 a difficult question or problem: » That last question was a real toughie.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult things and people , ↑Preventing and impeding
Ⅱ noun [C] INFORMAL (PERSON) 1 F0 MAINLY US OR OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL a violent person Thesaurus+: ↑Unpleasant people in general , ↑Unpleasant men2 F0 a strong person who is not easily made weaker or defeated Thesaurus+: ↑Physically strong and powerful |