hard-boiled, adj.
freq. cnt. 2
freq. cnt. 2
tough and callous by virtue of experience
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
hard-bitten hard-boiled pugnacious
semantic pointers
similar to
(eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid
<adj.all>
hard-boiled
semantic pointers
similar to
used of persons; emotionally hardened
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
case-hardened hard-boiled hardened