hardcore
//ˈhɑːrdˌkɔːr//
Adjective
hardcoreCanonical form
1
Extremely committed, dedicated, or uncompromising in a particular activity, belief, or lifestyle.
She is a hardcore vegan who never eats any animal products.
2
Relating to or denoting a type of loud, aggressive rock or electronic music with a fast tempo.
She loves listening to hardcore techno music at the club.
3
Explicit, extreme, or graphic, especially in depicting sexual content or violence.
This movie contains hardcore violence and is not suitable for children.
Noun
1
The most active, committed, or doctrinaire members of a group or movement.
The hardcore of the party refused to compromise on their principles.
2
A genre of aggressive, fast-paced rock or electronic music.
He has been a fan of hardcore since the 1990s.