hardman

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

hard +‎ man

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

hardman (plural hardmen)

  1. (slang) A man who is particularly tough or muscular
    • 2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 251:
      He had the reputation of a wannabe hardman, riding his cousin's coattails.
    He's just a wannabe hardman.
  2. (Australia, rugby) A rugby player
    • 2009 January 25, Peter Badel, “Crocker: I'll quit if I can't go”, in Herald Sun‎[1]:
      FORMER Melbourne Storm hardman Michael Crocker will consider retirement if he is denied a work permit by the British government.

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