hard-boiled
1. tough and callous by virtue of experience (Freq. 2) • Syn: hard-bitten, pugnacious • Similar to: tough 2. used of persons; emotionally hardened - faced a case-hardened judge • Syn: case-hardened, hardened • Similar to: hard 3. (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid • Similar to: cooked
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