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Definition tough in British English

tough interjection

interjection
/tʌf/
1

used for saying that you have no sympathy for someone

Example

'I wanted to come with you.' 'Tough! You shouldn't have been late.'

Example

If they don't like my cooking, it's tough!

Definition tough in British English