hardman

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Meaning · English

A man who is particularly tough or muscular

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He's just a wannabe hardman.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hardman” mean?

A man who is particularly tough or muscular

Is “hardman” formal or informal?

hardman is generally slang.