hard-knock
[ hahrd-nok ]
/ ˈhɑrdˈnɒk /
adjective
beset with hardship.
Words nearby hard-knock
hard-handed,
hard-hat,
hard-headed,
hard-hit,
hard-hitting,
hard-knock,
hard-laid,
hard-line,
hard-liner,
hard-mouthed,
hard-nose
Definition for hard-knock (2 of 2)
hard knocks
plural noun Informal.
adversity or hardships.
Example sentences from the Web for hard-knock
The Precious mastermind on how a hard-knock upbringing fueled his desire to make the film.