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toughie

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Toughie is the last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog alive today. The species, scientifically known as Ecnomiohyla rabborum , are thought to be extinct in the wild with only one specimen – Toughie – in captivity.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. (context informal English) Something that is tough, or difficult. n. (context informal English) Something that is tough, or difficult.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an aggressive and violent young criminal [syn: hood , hoodlum , goon , punk , thug , tough , strong-armer ] a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem [syn: poser , stumper , sticker ]

Usage examples of toughie.

Alliance for Progress thing is a toughie, because most of the hard-nose opposition to it is sulky and silent.

If the site chosen for his attack was prearranged, why not have this toughie sweep up along the road to make sure that it had all gone according to plan?

We settled on Angel delivering the dose of Valium, which she did with professional skill, finishing by planting a kiss on the spot The nurses left, and we asked the Runt how he felt and he said fine and in love with Angel but that he was still scared stiff about starting with the toughies on the ward.

Tension disappeared, toughies lost interest in Mowry, the bar attendant lounged back, general conversation was resumed.

Archie thought it was just a toughie who packed his own, wanting to go up against a would-be-robber who only brandished a sawed off pool cue and patted his jacket pocket like it concealed a piece.

Then I knew that toughie in the mess jacket would never let me on.