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hard–ass
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hard–ass
(noun)
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hard–ass
/
ˈ
hɑɚdˌæs/
noun
plural
hard–asses
hard–ass
/
ˈ
hɑɚdˌæs/
noun
plural
hard–asses
Learner's definition of HARD–ASS
[
count
]
chiefly US, informal + impolite
:
a very tough person who treats other people harshly
He has a reputation for being a
hard-ass
.
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— hard–assed
/
ˈ
hɑɚdˌæst/
adjective
[
more hard–assed; most hard–assed
]
a
hard-assed
cop/journalist
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