hardrock
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Meaning · English
An unregenerate criminal; a bully boy.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rules and regulations and strict security measures used to hold hardrocks in line work against men trying to learn responsibility for themselves.
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 “hardrock” mean?
An unregenerate criminal; a bully boy.
Is “hardrock” formal or informal?
hardrock is generally slang.