Definition of Tough cookie

1. Noun. (idiomatic) A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic) A hardy, resilient animal or plant. ¹

3. Noun. (idiomatic) Something troublesome or difficult to handle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tough Cookie

touchtones
touchup
touchups
touchwood
touchwoods
touchy
touchy-feeliness
touchy-feely
tough
tough-head
tough-minded
tough-pitch
tough-skinned
tough call
tough case
tough cookie (current term)
tough cookies
tough crowd
tough guy
tough love
tough luck
tough nut to crack
tough nuts to crack
tough out
tough road to hoe
tough row to hoe
tough toodles

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