English Explanatory Dictionary

hardball

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
  2. Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
adj
  1. Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
verb
  1. To exhibit tough and ruthless behavior towards another individual.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hardball hardballs more hardball most hardball hardballing hardballed

Etymology

From hard + ball.

Derived words

hardballer play hardball
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