hard case

noun — 2 senses

hard case

noun

1

Derogatory, Mildly, Slang A tough person.

Because he is in the police force, Andy is a hard case.

2

New Zealand, Slang An amusing, funny, witty, or possibly strange person.

Synonyms: hard-ass, tough, tough case, tough cookie, tough guy, kook, odd duck, weirdo

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