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DIE-HARD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does die-hard mean?
• DIE-HARD (adjective)
The adjective DIE-HARD has 1 sense:
1. tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
Familiarity information: DIE-HARD used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
Synonyms:
die-hard; rock-ribbed
Context example:
rock-ribbed republican
Similar:
inflexible (incapable of change)
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