Meanings
nounhard case (plural hard cases)
plural hard cases
- derogatorymildlyslangA tough person.
Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.
Synonyms: hard-ass, tough, tough case, tough cookie, tough guy, odd duck, weirdo
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA tough person.
nounAn amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.
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hard case. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20case
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“hard case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20case. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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