Gen Alpha slang · Adjective
tuff
Meaning
Tuff is Gen Alpha slang for excellent, impressive, used mainly by ages 10–24.
Where it came from
Deliberate respelling of "tough", used as praise for clothes, music or a play in a game. Predominantly British.
Tone check
A compliment. Safe.
Used in a sentence
"That's tuff."
"tuff fit"
Peak: 2020–2026
Age range: 10–24
Safe for adults to use
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