hard-bitten \hard-bitten\ hard-boiled \hard-boiled\adj.
not given to sentimentality or gentleness; -- of people; as,
a hard-bitten character.
Syn: pugnacious, tough.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
hard-boiled \hard-boiled\ adj.
1. same as hard-bitten.
Syn: hard-bitten, pugnacious.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. emotionally hardened; -- used of persons.
Syn: callous, case-hardened, hardened.
[WordNet 1.5]
3. cooked until the yolk is solid; -- used of eggs; as, a
breakfast of pancakes and hard-boiled eggs.
[WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
hard-boiled
adj 1: tough and callous by virtue of experience [syn: hard-bitten,
pugnacious]
2: used of persons; emotionally hardened; "faced a
case-hardened judge" [syn: case-hardened, hardened]
3: (used of eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid
WordNet (r) 2.0
|
|
|