hard case en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(derogatory, mildly, slang) A tough person.
Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.
- (New-Zealand, slang) An amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hard cases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
odd duck · tough (tough person) · tough case (tough person) · tough cookie (tough person) · kook (strange person) · weirdo · tough guy (tough person) · hard-ass (tough person)