- a variation of hard-core.
hardcore
Britishnoun
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a style of rock music characterized by short fast numbers with minimal melody and aggressive delivery
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a type of dance music with a very fast beat
Example Sentences
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He also predicted that Take-Two will eventually roll out a superpremium physical version of the game for its hardcore fans.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
It’s important to note that the hardcore World Cup fans don’t represent the average European traveler, according to Joseph Foudy, a professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Regardless of how investors react, hardcore Apple users are sure to see things at the conference that they can get excited about.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Excuse me. The cool parents. The hardcore, badass, hipster parents.”
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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