Hardy man

n.

Heard in Tipperary

A tough, resilient fellow.

In use

It was freezin' and he still only had a tshirt on him. He's a hardy man.

Posh English

It was freezing and yet he wore only a T-shirt. He is a particularly resilient fellow.

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