HARDCORE
hardcore, hard-core
(adjective) extremely explicit; “hard-core pornography”
hardcore, hard-core
(adjective) intensely loyal; “his hard-core supporters”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
hardcore (comparative more hardcore, superlative most hardcore)
Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity; diehard.
(slang) Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.
Resistant to change.
Obscene or explicit.
(pornography) Depicting penetration and abnormal sexual activity.
(music) Faster or more intense than the regular style.
Synonyms
• (diehard): steely-eyed, tough as nails, gung ho
Noun
hardcore (uncountable)
Broken bricks, stone and/or other aggregate used as foundations, especially in road and path laying.
Several music genres, including
Hardcore punk.
Gangsta rap.
Hardcore techno.
Source: Wiktionary
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