hardcore

/ˈhɑrdˌkɔr/
noun
  1. The most dedicated, committed, or extreme members of a group or movement.
    • The club's hardcore meets every week to plan new events.
    • Only the hardcore showed up for the protest in the pouring rain.
    • The hardcore of the party refused to compromise on their principles.
  2. A genre of fast, aggressive punk rock music, or its fans and culture.
    • Hardcore often features shouted vocals and fast drumming.
    • The venue is famous for hosting hardcore shows every weekend.
    • He has been listening to hardcore since he was a teenager.
adjective
  1. Extremely dedicated, intense, or uncompromising in a particular activity or belief.
    • She is a hardcore fan of the band and has been to over fifty concerts.
    • The gym offers a hardcore training program for professional athletes.
    • Only hardcore gamers can finish that difficult level without cheating.
  2. Referring to a style of punk rock music that is fast, loud, and aggressive.
    • He started a hardcore band with his friends in the garage.
    • The hardcore scene in the 1980s was known for its short, energetic songs.
    • The festival featured several hardcore acts from around the world.
  3. Extreme or graphic in nature, often referring to pornography or violent content.
    • The movie was rated R for hardcore violence and language.
    • The documentary included hardcore footage of the war zone.
    • Some websites block hardcore content to protect younger users.
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