Meaning of hard-bitten in English

1. Pronunciation

   /hɑːrdˈbɪtn/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   hard-bitten

   Definitions

   1. tough and callous by virtue of experience

   Synonyms

   • tough

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• hard-baked
• hard-and-fast
• hard(a)
• hard
• hard-bitten
• hard-boiled
• hard-boiled egg
• hard-core
• hard-fought