tough guy

English

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Noun

tough guy (plural tough guys)

1. (set phrase, sarcastic or humorous, mildly derogatory) A man known for his emotional resilience.

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: äijä (fi), kova äijä, kova tyyppi
• French: dur à cuire (fr) m, dur (fr) m
• Polish: twardziel (pl) m

See also

• brute for punishment

Further reading

• “tough guy”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present.
• “tough guy”, in TheFreeDictionary.com, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.: Farlex, Inc., 2003–2026