CEFR B1

hardo

noun

Meaning

A person who tries too hard to appear tough, cool, or impressive, often in an awkward or overdone way.

Examples

He was always the first one to start a fight, but he was just a hardo trying to fit in.
She thought wearing all black and listening to heavy metal made her a rebel, but she just came across as a hardo.

Synonyms: poser, wannabe, pretender, show-off

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hardo (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdoʊ/

Definition

A person who tries too hard to appear tough, cool, or impressive, often in an awkward or overdone way.

Examples

He was always the first one to start a fight, but he was just a hardo trying to fit in.
She thought wearing all black and listening to heavy metal made her a rebel, but she just came across as a hardo.
Don't be a hardo; just relax and be yourself.

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