English Explanatory Dictionary

thick skin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ability to take criticism or harsh behavior without being easily offended.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thick, skin.

Pronunciation

/θɪk ˈskɪn/ En-au-thick skin.ogg

Word forms

thick skin

Etymology

thick + skin

Related words

thick-skinned thin-skinned thickskin
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