Tough (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Hoodlum
• Goon
• Toughie
• Punk
• Hood
• Thug
• Strong-armer

Hypernyms

• Malefactor
• Outlaw
• Criminal
• Crook
• Felon

Hyponyms

• Bully

Meaning ²

Someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Street Fighter

Hypernyms

• Belligerent
• Scrapper
• Combatant
• Fighter

Meaning ³

A cruel and brutal fellow.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Rowdy
• Yobbo
• Yob
• Hooligan
• Roughneck
• Bully
• Yobo
• Ruffian

Hypernyms

• Assailant
• Attacker
• Assaulter

Hyponyms

• Bullyboy
• Skinhead
• Tough Guy
• Muscleman