hard case
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See also: hardcase
English
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Audio (General Australian): (file)
Noun
[edit]hard case (plural hard cases)
- (slang, mildly derogatory) A tough person.
- Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.
- (New Zealand, slang) An amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.
Usage notes
[edit]- Second sense may sometimes be used as a term of endearment.
Synonyms
[edit]- (tough person): hard-ass, tough, tough case, tough cookie, tough guy
- (strange person): kook, odd duck, weirdo; see also Thesaurus:strange person