Somebody who frequents internet message boards and chat rooms and tries to project an image of being a badass. Typical internet tough guy behavior may include:
- Claims to be a master of any number of martial arts styles.
- Claims to be incredibly strong and physically fit.
- Threatens violence against other message board members or chat room users who anger or annoy him.
- May claim to an ex-Marine, ex-Special Forces, or gangsta.
- Makes exaggerated claims about his own sexual prowess and ability to seduce women.
Most internet tough guys are liars, and are actually angry, socially-awkward young males who use the internet as a place to act tough because they can't pull it off in real life.
Examples of comments an internet tough guy might make:
"If I knew where you lived in real life, I'd kick your ass for saying that."
"The other night I beat the shit out of some dude who dissed my Harley. I then took his girlfriend (who happens to be a Victoria's Secret model) back to my place and shagged her until the sun came up."
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someone who is acting big and strong, but everyone knows they would get their ass kicked
Mike: I'm gonna kick that guys ass if he says another word to me.
Random person: Wooh, cool down there Tommy Tough Tits.
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A person who thinks they are a tough individual while they are nor.
For example, a person who is telling a story that does not sound real or is an exaggeration, might be called Tommy Tough Nuts.
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keyboard tough guy: someone who is needlessly belligerent/confrontational in online settings but is a meek little bitch in real life. Because of poor life choices, a typical keyboard tough guy works a dead end job and lives in a rathole apartment in shitty neighborhood or rent-free with his parents. He is consumed by his jealousy of people who are more successful than him and his willingness to blame everybody but himself for his problems. As a result he suffers from low self esteem and anger issues. In the online world he can a.) raise his self esteem by acting far more aggressively than he would ever do in real life settings and b.) vent his anger by projecting his jealousy, insecurity, and sexual frustration onto others in a non face to face setting. keyboard tough guys tend to use douchey screen names and often make pathetic attempts to sound 'street' in their posts. They also frequently use ALL CAPS (the online equivalent of screaming like a little girl) when berating people. An inordinate number of keyboard tough guys can be found on sports forums (personally attacking people who criticize players or teams they worship) or political forums (spouting off on angry occupy wall street or tea party orientated rants and throwing personal insults at anyone who disagrees with them). When a keyboard tough guy attacks you just troll them right back: they will often run away from an argument they start when another user cuts through the bullshit and puts them in their place .
Football_Fan_1 - Cant believe Roger Goodell reduced Greg Hardy's suspension.
DaRealDeal17 - STOP IT!! Youz just jealous of Hardy cuz he makes more in a month than u do in a year and gets bitches every night! You'z a dumbazz fool you don't know nuthin bout playing in da NFL! Hez a GLADIATOR just like I waz when I played in high school ad idve been honored to have a teammate wit his mad skillz!!! YOU COULDNT DO FOR A DAY WHAT HE DOEZ FOR A LIVNG YOU LOSAH!!!! YUZ A BITCH! YUZ PROVING HOW STUPID YOU ARE!!!! STOP IT!
Football_Fan_1 - Ok keyboard tough guy, what do you know about playing in the NFL? your profile says you're a 40 year old stock boy. And Hardy's going to be washed up & broke in ten years; maybe you guys will be stocking shelves together. and are you trying to sound 'mad ghetto'? you sound like a tool. grow up.
Someone who decides to act bold and cocky around other individuals that are weaker/smaller/less intimidating than them but crumble once they are in the presence of someone who towers over them (bigger).
Joe lolly: Hey mark, that guy called you a fag!
Mark: Where?!
Joe lolly: That big dude in behind you.
Mark: Oh, well he's kinda big, but if he were my size I would take him on....
Joe lolly: Dam bro, your a choosey tough guy.
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A 12 year old who just discovered the internet and all it's anonymity.
There is no example, if you ever even glanced at a forum you've seen at least 1 internet tough guy.
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When someone feels hard done by, a reply of TBK or Tough Break Kid is sure to follow.
Girl: I have to work this weekend :(
Guy: Tough Break Kid #TBK
bad luck unfortunate