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tough guy

 

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Noun tough guy has 1 sense
  1. tough guy, plug-ugly - someone who bullies weaker people
    --1 is a kind of bully, tough, hooligan, ruffian, roughneck, rowdy, yob, yobo, yobbo
    --1 has particulars: Ted, Teddy boy

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Tough Guy

Definition:

A tough guy refers to a person who is mentally or physically strong, resilient, and displays an attitude of fearlessness or stoicism.

Examples and Usage:

Noun:

1. He is known as the tough guy of the neighborhood, always ready to defend others.

2. The movie's protagonist portrayed a charismatic tough guy who always gets the job done.

3. The tough guy's reputation preceded him, and people thought twice before challenging him.

Adjective:

1. John's tough guy image attracted many admirers.

2. The actor's portrayal of a tough guy character in the film was spot-on.

3. The coach promoted a tough guy mentality among the team to boost their performance.

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