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Toughy vs Toughly - What's the difference?

toughy | toughly |

As a noun toughy

is (informal) something that is tough, or difficult.

As an adverb toughly is

in a tough manner.

toughy

English

Alternative forms

*toughie

Noun

(toughies)
  • (informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.
  • :His question is a toughy . I might have to do some more research.

    • toughly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a tough manner.