hardtail
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Meaning · English
A mule.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He'll ride a horse now and then, but he prefers them long-eared hardtails.
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 “hardtail” mean?
A mule.
Is “hardtail” formal or informal?
hardtail is generally dated, slang.