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hardbody

American  
[hahrd-bod-ee] / ˈhɑrdˌbɒd i /

noun

Slang.
  • hardbodies
    plural
  1. a person who is muscular and physically fit.


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Origin of hardbody

First recorded in 1980–85; hard ( def. ) + body ( def. )

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Much like Janet Jackson, circa "Control" just a few years later, she faced criticism from the brand new video generation for not yet being the sculpted hardbody she would eventually become.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2018

"Physical: 100" embodies everything our culture admires – testosterone, hardbodies, and ferocious competition.

From Salon Feb. 20, 2023

This fun but shaggy send-up of sport film cliches originally saw doughy deadbeat Vince Vaughn get trounced by Ben Stiller’s team of corporate hardbodies in the climactic showdown.

From The Guardian Jan. 22, 2021

He later opened a studio in California, where he has taught the routine to such famed hardbodies as Paula Abdul, Lisa Rinna and Wayne Gretzky.

From Time Magazine Archive

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