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hardcase

hardcase is the alternative form of hard case.

Meaning of hard case

Noun

hard case (plural hard cases)

  1. (derogatory, mildly, slang) 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.
    Synonyms:
    kook

Forms of hardcase

pluralhardcases

Questions about hardcase

What is hardcase the alternative form of?
Hardcase is the alternative form of hard case.

Words near hardcase in the dictionary

  1. hardbop
  2. hardbottom
  3. hardbottoms
  4. hardbought
  5. hardbound
  6. hardcase
  7. hardcases
  8. Hardcastle
  9. Hardcastles
  10. hardcoal
  11. hardcoat

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