General
hard case
What does hard case mean?
An amusing, quick-witted or eccentric person; a real character.
"Your uncle's a hard case, had us all in stitches."
Origin
Australasian idiom for a comically distinctive person.
Frequently asked questions
What does hard case mean in New Zealand?
A hard case is an amusing, quick-witted or eccentric person, a real character who makes people laugh.
Is calling someone a hard case an insult?
No, it's usually affectionate, describing someone as funny and full of personality.
How do you use hard case in a sentence?
You might say 'Your uncle's a hard case, had us all in stitches,' meaning he's a hilarious character.
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