TOUGH

Tough

, is a martial arts manga series written and illustrated by Tetsuya Saruwatari. A sequel series, titled simply as was introduced in 2004 which continues the story further after the first series ended its run. A spin-off series,, has been serialized in Business Jump since 2004.

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tough

Noun

  1. A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
    They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition.

Verb

  1. To endure.
  2. To toughen.

Adjective

  1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.
    The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
  2. Difficult to cut or chew.
    To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
  3. Rugged or physically hardy.
    Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
  4. Stubborn.
    He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
  5. Harsh or severe.
  6. Rowdy or rough.
    A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
  7. Difficult or demanding.
    This is a tough crowd.
  8. Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.

Interjection

If you don't like it, tough!


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