Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [get tuhf]
- /gɛt tʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [get tuhf]
- /gɛt tʌf/
Definition of get-tough word
- adjective get-tough characterized by firmness, determination, aggressiveness, or severity: a get-tough policy. 1
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Origin of get-tough
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Get-tough
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
get-tough popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
See also
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