tough, inflexible, etc.
one who is tough, inflexible, etc.
hard-ass
hard-ass
noun
The definition of a hard-ass is a person with a difficult personality who is tough and unyielding in his beliefs or thoughts.
An example of a hard-ass is the school bully who always picks a fight.
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hard-ass
noun
Vulgar SlangOne who inflexibly follows or enforces rules.
Related Forms:
- hard′-assed′
adjective
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Adjective
(comparative more hard-ass, superlative most hard-ass)
- (vulgar, slang) tough, uncompromising and inflexible
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