tough guy

noun

A man known for his emotional resilience.

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Meanings

nountough guy (plural tough guys)

plural tough guys

  1. derogatoryhumorousmildlysarcasticset phraseA man known for his emotional resilience.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
hard case

Translations

Finnish äijä, kova äijä
  • äijäTranslations
  • kova äijäTranslations
  • kova tyyppiTranslations
French dur à cuire, dur
  • dur à cuireTranslations
  • durTranslations
Polish twardziel
  • twardzielTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

tough guy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20guy

MLA

“tough guy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20guy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tough guy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tough%20guy.

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