English · Slang Attested

tough

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: tuff

Meaning · English

Used to indicate lack of sympathy

Where it’s used: Used American English

If you don't like it, tough!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tough” mean?

Used to indicate lack of sympathy

Is “tough” formal or informal?

tough is generally slang.

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