Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tough call

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.70 in modern English

Syllables
tough -call
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.

American usage

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

tough calls (plural)

Phrases

judgment call

Frequently Paired Words

judgment call

Questions

What does tough call mean?
A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.

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