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tough

adjectivemasculine/feminineinformalcommon/fɨ.ˈʁa.du/fer·ra·do

Definition

1

(Informal) Very difficult, arduous, complicated, or demanding. Can also mean in bad shape or very tired.

Usage examples

“That exam was really tough!”
“I got home dead tired.”

Common combinations

tough jobtough daytough problemtough schedule

Idiomatic expressions

  • To be screwed. (to be in great difficulty or a very bad situation)