Hardballer

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who plays the sport of hardball.
  2. 2
    One who exhibits tough or ruthless behaviour. informal

Etymology

From hardball + -er.

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