Someone or something that is very tough or hard. Also spelled “well hard”.
Well ard
Example Sentences
"He thinks he's well ard."
"That's well ard, that is."
Etymology & History
Cockney pronunciation of "well hard" (very tough). Glottal stop drops the "h", creating "ard". East End slang from the mid-late 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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