hard-ass

adj, noun — 2 senses

hard-ass

adj

US /ˈhɑɹdæs/

Etymology From hard + -ass.

1

Slang, Vulgar Tough, uncompromising and inflexible.

Hopefully you don't take such a hard-ass approach as this.

hard-ass

noun

Etymology From hard + -ass.

1

Slang, Vulgar A tough and combative person.

Derived terms: hard-assed, hard-assery

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