hard case

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hard case

noun hard cases

derogatory, mildly, slang A tough person. Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.
Similar: hard-ass, tough, tough case, tough cookie, tough guy, odd duck, weirdo
New Zealand, slang An amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.
Similar: kook

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@misc{hard_case_2026,
  title = {hard case},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hard%20case},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}