Définitions
1.AdjectiveStrong and resilient; sturdy."The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses."
2.AdjectiveDifficult to cut or chew."To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours."
3.AdjectiveRugged or physically hardy."Only a tough species will survive in the desert."
4.AdjectiveStubborn or persistent; capable of stubbornness or persistence."He had a reputation as a tough negotiator."
5.AdjectiveHarsh or severe.
6.AdjectiveRowdy or rough."A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him."
7.AdjectiveDifficult or demanding."This is a tough crowd."
8.AdjectiveUndergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
9.AdjectiveStrict, not lenient."tough on crime"
10.InterjectionUsed to indicate lack of sympathy"If you don't like it, tough!"
11.NounA person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully."They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."
12.VerbTo endure.
13.VerbTo toughen.