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Toughie Definition & Meaning

toughie
noun
  1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
  2. a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem

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Frequently asked questions

What does toughie mean?
an aggressive and violent young criminal a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
What part of speech is toughie?
Toughie is a noun.
How many definitions does toughie have?
Toughie has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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