Meaning of hard-boiled in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑrd ˈˌbɔɪld/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hard-boiled

    Definitions

    1. tough and callous by virtue of experience

    Synonyms

  2. 2. used of persons

    Examples

    • « emotionally hardened »
    • « faced a case-hardened judge »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. (used of eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid

    Synonyms

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  • « I need to eat before a workout. If I exercise in the morning, I'll have a little oatmeal, cereal, or a hard-boiled egg with toast. If I go in the afternoon, I'll eat a turkey sandwich with cheese for lunch. »
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