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hard of understanding

A play on the phrase "hard of hearing". Often said as "acting hard of understanding".

1. Pretending like one doesn't understand or feigning ignorance, especially if the topic is simple; disingenuous; goofy; playing dumb

2. A reproach for someone who completed a request either incompletely and incorrectly, usually out of laziness: especially if the task was simple or explained several times; stupid

3. A reproach for someone who is only half listening and giving inappropriate or no response

4. Hard-headed, stubborn
Joe was asked to bring in the groceries, he brought in those from the trunk but pretended not to see those in the back seat. Joe claimed he didn't think those where meant to be brought in to which Sara accused him of being hard of understanding.
by Dann326 June 10, 2019
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hard

Roadman: I will bang you up bruv I ain't playing around you know.
Me: Shut up stop thinking you're hard you ain't gonna do shit.
Roadman: What you saying man you ain't hard.
Me: At least I don't think I am.
by hey123den October 25, 2017
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Frontyard hard

Refers to a time when you trained martial arts, but didn't have access to martial arts classes and did all your training in the front yard.
Also it's about making stuff happen when you have very little.

The expression was coined by a member of the group Da'Mon Stith trains with. First recorded use was by Da'Mon Stith in a Facebook livestream on 7th July 2020.
"Tell us about when you first started martial arts."
"It was all frontyard hard where I was a kid."
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Pass you so hard

When you pass a slow-ass driver on a 2-lane road and leave them in the dust
As I sped by the slow driver I yelled, “I pass you so hard!”
by Sassysundie July 6, 2018
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Hard boiled

(Informal) Characterized by a high degree of humor or amusement; extremely funny or entertaining.

The term "hard-boiled," derived from "crack-up," is often used informally in spoken language and informal writing to denote situations or content that provoke strong and sustained laughter.
"The comedian's witty remarks during the show were consistently hard boiled, leaving the audience in stitches."
by anonymous/user June 6, 2024
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Soviet Hard On

When Sir. John A. MacDonald has a secret man love for the rebellious half breed, Louis Riel.
Cazz has a Soviet hard on for history
by Cazz's Momma May 5, 2021
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