tough house
A hard ass who is compelled to make their toughness known by making ridiculous threats, accusations, etc...
tough house by thedoodler June 5, 2005
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house tough
Someone who thinks they are hard core when they are in their own home because they have their own family to back them up. But, when they are out of their area they are scared to open their mouth.
In Home: She better not act up here in my home! She better check herself!! (Said in home)
Out of the home: Person may be quiet and keep to their self until they reach home to be "house tough." Smiles are fake.
May also be tough through websites ie; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter with lame quotes
Out of the home: Person may be quiet and keep to their self until they reach home to be "house tough." Smiles are fake.
May also be tough through websites ie; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter with lame quotes
house tough by justbeREAL March 6, 2014
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