hard-boiled
pronunciation
How to pronounce hard-boiled in British English: UK [ˈhɑ:dˈbɔild]
How to pronounce hard-boiled in American English: US [ˈhɑrdˈbɔɪld]
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- Adjective:
- tough and callous by virtue of experience
- used of persons; emotionally hardened
- (used of eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid