English Explanatory Dictionary

tough cookie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
  2. A hardy, resilient animal or plant.
  3. Something troublesome or difficult to handle.

Word forms

tough cookie tough cookies

Synonyms

survivor trooper
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