- 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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Last week, a still-unconfirmed report in Puck stated that Netflix is entering initial talks to acquire Letterboxd, the film-logging and review platform beloved by hardcore and casual cinephiles alike.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
The most hardcore England fan who has no other commitments in life - or at least a very understanding family - could go for the full American.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
And it’s the kind of daffy stuff that’s driving hardcore soccer fans crazy and confusing all the new ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
One is hardcore consumers who collect physical media, which also protects them from the possibility of that content being taken offline.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
My father, the hardcore pacifist who can’t even squish a spider, reaches for the power cord snaking from the television to the wall socket.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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