Tuff cookie

n.

Heard in Tipperary

A tough, resilient person.

In use

I hear de went ta bate yer man below in de pub lass sundy, try is right, dey gotta right land, he's a tuff cookie I'm tellin ya..

Posh English

I hear they attempted to assault that gentleman in the public house last Sunday. One must concede they received a proper shock. He is a remarkably resilient fellow, I assure you.

  • No muff too tuffThere is no woman I would not have sexual intercourse with.
  • HardyTough, resilient or strong.
  • Hardy buckA tough, resilient fellow; one of the boys.
  • Hardy manA tough, resilient fellow.
  • SnipeA tough, resilient, or hardy individual who can take care of themselves.