<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>(Informal, plural: tough·ies)<ul><li>A tough person, especially one who is belligerent: "The sheriff was a local toughie with very little patience for outsiders."</li><li>A difficult problem or situation: "That math test was a real toughie!"</li><li>A harsh or blunt book, movie, etc.</li></ul></li></ul>