Hard

sounds exactly how you think it does

Hard

“Impressive” and “cool” meets “tough”

In Use

Oliver (age 11)

“Ms. Lacey, I’ve never seen hairy, pointy, long shoes... And the heel is so little? I feel like in theory I would not like those shoes at all, but you’re really making it work. Your fit is hard!”

Pop Quiz: Which is not acceptable?

What else?

Disclaimer: If you were not born in this century, please do not try to incorporate this slang naturally in day-to-day use. In attempts to connect to the younger generations, you will appear beg and unc (stay tuned, we'll unpack those terms).

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