hardman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From hard + man.
Meanings
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(slang) A man who is particularly tough or muscular
He had the reputation of a wannabe hardman, riding his cousin's coattails.
2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 251:He's just a wannabe hardman.
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(Australia) A rugby player
FORMER Melbourne Storm hardman Michael Crocker will consider retirement if he is denied a work permit by the British government.
2009 January 25, Peter Badel, “Crocker: I'll quit if I can't go”, in Herald Sun:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hardmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |