tuff Meaning & Definition
What Does Tuff Mean?
Tuff is a noun that means A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel. As an adjective, it means Eye dialect spelling of tough. As an adjective, it means Strong and resilient; sturdy.
Quick Facts About Tuff
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //tʌf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | tuffs |
| Comparative / superlative | tuffer, tuffest |
Tuff Definition (Noun)
- A light porous rock, now especially a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash varying in size from fine sand to coarse gravel.
Tuff as an Adjective
- Eye dialect spelling of tough.
- Impressive, amazing, awesome, cool.
bro thinks he's tuff
Adjective
- Strong and resilient; sturdy.
The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
- (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
- Rugged or physically hardy.
Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
- Stubborn.
He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
- (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
- Rowdy or rough.
A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
- (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
This is a tough crowd.
- Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
Synonyms of Tuff
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Tuff synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tuff
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tuff in a Sentence
bro thinks he's tuff
The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him.
This is a tough crowd.
Word Forms & Grammar
tuff (countable and uncountable, plural tuffs)
tuff (comparative tuffer or more tuff, superlative tuffest or most tuff)
Words That Rhyme With Tuff
Origin of Tuff
Origin 1: From French tuffe, tuf, from Italian tufo, from Latin tōfus. Doublet of tufa.
Origin 2: Eye dialect of tough.
Tuff Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of tuff is //tʌf//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuff
Is tuff a noun or an adjective?
Tuff is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of tuff?
The plural of tuff is tuffs.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tuff?
The comparative form is tuffer and the superlative form is tuffest.