toughie
(noun)
noun
1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
Similar word(s): goon, hood, hoodlum, punk, thug, tough
Definition categories: person, criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw
2. a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
Similar word(s): poser, sticker, stumper
Definition categories: communication, problem
Sentences with toughie as a noun:
- His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.