hardball
English
Etymology
hard + ball
Noun
hardball (countable and uncountable, plural hardballs)
- (sports) In baseball, a type of ball and baseball game, as opposed to softball.
- Tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
Adjective
hardball (comparative more hardball, superlative most hardball)
- Being or exhibiting tough or ruthless behavior, especially in combat, politics or business.
Derived terms
- play hardball