"tough guy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tough guys [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tough guy (plural tough guys)
  1. (set phrase, sarcastic or humorous, somewhat derogatory) A man known for his physical and/or emotional resilience. Tags: derogatory, humorous, sarcastic Related terms: brute for punishment Translations (Translations): äijä (Finnish), kova äijä (Finnish), kova tyyppi (Finnish), dur à cuire [masculine] (French), dur [masculine] (French), twardziel [masculine] (Polish)

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