Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hard core

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.67 in modern English

Syllables
hard -core
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

the most dedicated and intensely loyal nucleus of a group or movement

Questions

What does hard core mean?
the most dedicated and intensely loyal nucleus of a group or movement

How to pronounce hard core

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