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.