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Definition hardscrabble in American English

hardscrabble adjective

adjective
/ˈhɑrdˌskræb(ə)l/
1

hardscrabble land is very difficult to grow anything on

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1.1

used for describing a time, situation, or place in which life is difficult and people are poor

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Definition hardscrabble in American English