1(of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling:tough rucksacks for climbers (of food, especially meat) difficult to cut or chew: the hastily prepared steak was tough
2able to endure hardship or pain:she was as tough as old boots having the confidence and determination to cope in difficult situations:he liked editors who were tough enough to make the grade difficult and requiring determination or effort:we have six tough matches in a row used to express sympathy with someone in a difficult situation:Poor kid. It’s tough on her
3demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach:police have been getting tough with drivers tough new laws on tobacco advertising [often as exclamation] used to express a lack of sympathy with someone:I feel the way I feel, and if you don’t like it, tough
4strong and prone to violence:tough young teenagers (of an area) notorious for violence and crime: a tough part of the town
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a rough and violent man: a gang of toughs
endure a period of hardship or difficulty.