# hard word

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An unkind word or comment; an insult.
2. A word which is difficult to understand or spell.
3. A tip-off, or piece of inside information; a password.
4. A persistent or rude request, especially for money.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hard-word