Hard-boiled detective Synonyms

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Definitions for Hard-boiled


  • (adjective) having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
  • (adjective) having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
  • (adjective) (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid

Synonyms for phrase

HD abbreviation

HD is an abbreviation for Hard-boiled Detective
What does HD stand for?
HD stands for "Hard-boiled Detective"

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Definitions for Detective


  • (noun) a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
  • (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes
  • (noun) an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public