Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tough-titty

idiomatic expression

/tʌf ˈtɪti/

Definition

A colloquial expression indicating that someone must accept an unpleasant situation because there’s no alternative or change to it.

Examples

When he complained about the delay, I told him it was tough-titty; there was nothing we could do.
She didn’t get the job she wanted, and I reminded her that tough-titty, she needed to move on.

Meaning

The term is often used to express a lack of sympathy for someone who is experiencing difficulty, implying that they need to deal with it without expecting help or pity.