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hard-boiled

1 of 1adjective
/hɑrd-bɔɪld/
1

(eggs) boiled with both the white and yolk firm

  • She prepared a batch of hard-boiled eggs for the salad.
  • He prefers his breakfast with a side of hard-boiled eggs.
  • The recipe calls for chopped hard-boiled eggs as a garnish.
  • They enjoyed a picnic with sandwiches made with hard-boiled eggs.
  • Hard-boiled eggs are a popular snack for athletes due to their high protein content.
2

tough and callous by virtue of experience

Synonyms:
hard-bittenpugnacious
3

used of persons; emotionally hardened

Synonyms:
case-hardenedhardened