Meaning of hard-core in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hard-core

    Definitions

    1. stubbornly resistant to change or improvement

    Examples

    • « hard-core addicts »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. intensely loyal

    Examples

    • « his hard-core supporters »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. extremely explicit

    Examples

    • « hard-core pornography »

    Synonyms

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