hard-ass

hard (English)

(countable, nautical) A firm or paved beach or slope convenient for hauling vessels out of the water.. (uncountable, drugs, colloquial, slang) crack cocaine. (manner) Compactly.. (manner) With difficulty.. (manner) With much force or effort.. (now, archaic) Near, close.. (obsolete) So as to raise difficulties. (arts) Having a severe property; presenting a barrier to enjoyment.. [...]

-ass (English)

(North America, slang, vulgar) Converts an adjective into a noun having the meaning of, "one who is [adj.]".. (North America, slang, vulgar) Intensifies an adjective.

hard-ass (English)

(vulgar, slang) A tough and combative person. (vulgar, slang) Tough, uncompromising and inflexible.