hardman

See also: Hardman and hard man

English

Etymology

From hard +‎ man.

Pronunciation

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Noun

hardman (plural hardmen)

1. (slang) A man who is particularly tough or muscular

   He's just a wannabe hardman.

   • 2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 251:

     He had the reputation of a wannabe hardman, riding his cousin's coattails.

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.

Anagrams

• handarm