Tough may refer to: Toughness, the resistance to fracture of a material when stressed Machismo, prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity Psychological resilience Tough may also refer to:
People
Allen Tough (1936–2012), Canadian academic
Dave Tough (1907–1948), jazz drummer
The Krankies, Ian and Janette Tough
Kathy Tough (born 1969), Canadian volleyball player
Kelly Tough (b. 1967), Canadian model and actress
Paul Tough (born 1967), Canadian writer
Jim Barry (c. 1891–1967), aka Tough Barry, Cork hurling coach
Music
Tough (John Mayall album), 2009
Tough (Kurtis Blow album), 1982
Tough (Wishbone Ash album), 2008
Tough!, 1966 album by Art Blakey
"Tough" (Craig Morgan song), 2007
"Tough" (Kellie Pickler song), 2011
"Tough" (Lewis Capaldi song), 2018
"Tough", 1960 single by The Bill Smith Combo
Other
Tough (film) Kirkton of Tough, settlement in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Tough (manga) The Tough, 1957 Egyptian film T-ough Press, underground Russian publisher
See also
Tuff
Tough movement, in formal syntax, movement of the object in construction like "the problem is tough to solve"