tough broad
Hello,

Can anybody let me know the meaning of the expression below?

"She was a tough broad. She drove race cars, raised children, cooked us all dinner, shot that burglar. She is no woman to mess with."

Thank you!

Question

tough broad
Hello,

Can anybody let me know the meaning of the expression below?

"She was a tough broad. She drove race cars, raised children, cooked us all dinner, shot that burglar. She is no woman to mess with."

Thank you!

Answer

Broad is slang to describe a woman who is very assertive and independent. It's not a super nice/classy way to describe someone, but it doesn't necessarily have a negative meaning/connotation/implication either.

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