Tough guy Meaning in English
expression
ˈtəf/ /ˈɡaɪ
TUHF-guy
tˈʌf/ /ɡˈaɪ
TUHF-guy
Definición
A ‘tough guy’ is a man who acts strong, brave, or aggressive, often trying to show he is not afraid of anything.
Uso & Matices
Often informal or slang, sometimes used admiringly but also can be sarcastic or critical. Associated with physical strength or an 'act tough' attitude, not always genuinely brave.
Spanish: tipo duro - tipo rudo - tipo fuertePortuguese (BR): cara durão - valentãoPortuguese (PT): duro - valentão - tipo resistenteChinese (Simplified): 硬汉 - 强壮的男人Chinese (Traditional): 硬漢 - 強壯的男人Hindi: मजबूत आदमी - सख्त आदमीArabic: رجل قوي - رجل صلبBengali: মাস্তান - শক্ত ছেলেRussian: крутой парень - крепкий пареньJapanese: タフガイ - 強がりな男Vietnamese: dân anh chị - người cứng đầu (nam)Korean: 터프가이 - 터프한 남자Turkish: sert adam - kabadayıUrdu: پتھر دل آدمی - سخت لڑکاIndonesian: pria tangguh - jagoan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He tries to act like a tough guy at school.
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The movie's main character is a tough guy who fights crime.
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Don't be a tough guy all the time, it's okay to ask for help.
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You don’t have to prove you’re a tough guy to impress anyone.
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He acts like a tough guy, but he’s actually really sensitive.
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So, are you trying to be the tough guy in this situation?
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