tuff

IPA/tʌf/
KK[tˈʌf]IPA/tʌf/

tuff — 形容詞

  • tuffpositive
  • tuffercomparative
  • tuffestsuperlative

1. a slang spelling of 'tough', used in casual speech or writing to say that someon

1.形容詞B2
釋義

酷；帥

非標準拼法，表很酷、時髦

a slang spelling of 'tough', used in casual speech or writing to say that someone or something is very cool, stylish, or impressive.

例句

Takeshi said the new graffiti was tuff — the coolest street art he had ever seen.

Takeshi 說這幅新塗鴉很酷——這是他見過最潮的街頭藝術。

predicative use: was tuff + appositive clarification

Putri wore a tuff leather jacket to the concert, and everyone loved it.

Putri 穿著一件超帥的皮夾克去演唱會，每個人都很喜歡。

collocation: tuff + noun (tuff jacket)

同義詞
  • cool

    the most common standard equivalent; 'tuff' is a slang respelling of 'tough' used in the same way

  • slick

    suggests smooth, polished style; slightly less widespread in youth slang

  • awesome

    broader in meaning, covers anything impressive, not just style or toughness

反義詞
  • uncool

    direct opposite in slang contexts

  • lame

    informal opposite; describes something disappointing or unimpressive

用法筆記

This spelling is never used in formal or academic writing. In standard English the correct spelling is 'tough'.

常見錯誤

❌The tuff leather resisted years of wear.
✅The tough leather resisted years of wear.
💡Use standard spelling 'tough' for the meaning 'strong/durable'; 'tuff' only works for slang meaning 'cool/stylish'.
❌She handed in a tuff essay to her professor.
✅She handed in a tough essay to her professor.
💡In formal or academic contexts, always use the standard spelling 'tough'.

tuff — 名詞