Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Toughs.
Toughs - as an adjective
Not given to gentleness or sentimentality
Example: "A tough character"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tender7Physically toughened
Example: "The tough bottoms of his feet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toughened14Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tender7Toughs - as a noun
Someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
street fighterAn aggressive and violent young criminal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goon5hood8hoodlum13punk10strong-armertoughie11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminal12crook11felon8malefactor17outlaw9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cruel and brutal fellow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bully10hooligan12roughneck19rowdy12ruffian13yob8yoboHypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressor11assailant9assaulter9attacker14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Toughs - as an adjective satellite
Very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
Example: "A rugged competitive examination"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rugged9Feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
Example: "My throat feels bad"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bad6Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Example: "A baffling problem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffling17elusive10knotty13problematic19problematical21Example Sentences
"The toughs in the bar were starting to cause trouble."
"The detective called for backup to handle the toughs at the crime scene."
"The toughs were known to be associated with a notorious gang."
"The police arrested several toughs involved in the street fight."
"The toughs roamed the city streets, intimidating pedestrians."
Word Game Points
Is TOUGHS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, toughs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOUGHS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is TOUGHS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, toughs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOUGHS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is TOUGHS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, toughs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOUGHS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
