hard case

See also: hardcase

English

Pronunciation

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Noun

hard case (plural hard cases)

1. (slang, mildly derogatory) A tough person.

   Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.

2. (New Zealand, slang) An amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.

Usage notes

• Second sense may sometimes be used as a term of endearment.

Synonyms

• (tough person): hard-ass, tough, tough case, tough cookie, tough guy
• (strange person): kook, odd duck, weirdo; see also Thesaurus:strange person

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