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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

toughing

/tʌfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does toughing mean?

verb

The act of making something more difficult or challenging, often in a physical or mental sense. To toughen or harden something, such as a material or a person.

Example

"The hikers had to toughen up to navigate the treacherous terrain."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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