hard-ass
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hard–ass

noun \ˈhärd-ˌas\

Definition of HARD-ASS

often vulgar
: a tough, demanding, or uncompromising person
hard–assed \-ˌast\ adjective, often vulgar

First Known Use of HARD-ASS

1961

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