hard put en · ADJ
Meanings
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In a situation that is difficult to resolve.
I know what that word means, but would be hard put to define it.
hard put to it: in great perplexity or difficulty; at a loss.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| harder put | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| hardest put | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |