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hard

What does hard mean?

A one-word affirmation of strong agreement, short for 'hard out'.

"That was a mean feed. Hard."

Origin

AAVE and hip-hop slang where hard means tough or excellent, often in goes hard.

Frequently asked questions

What does hard mean in slang?
Hard means impressive, tough, or excellent — especially about music or a look.
What does goes hard mean?
Goes hard means something is excellent or hits powerfully, like a beat.
What does hard mean on TikTok?
On TikTok hard praises something cool or high quality.
Where did hard come from?
It comes from AAVE and hip-hop slang meaning tough or excellent.
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