What does hardscrabble mean?
Definitions for hardscrabble
ˈhɑrdˌskræb əlhard·scrab·ble
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Princeton's WordNet
hardscrabbleadjective
barely satisfying a lower standard
"the sharecropper's hardscrabble life"
Wiktionary
hardscrabbleadjective
Of or pertaining to land that takes a lot of work in order to farm and even then is not very productive.
Etymology: hard + scrabble
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hardscrabble
Hardscrabble refers to a situation or condition that is extremely difficult, characterized by severe poverty or barely sufficient resources; demanding great effort and struggle to cope or get by. The term can also be used to describe a location or environment that is barren, unyielding or infertile, bringing similar difficulties.
Wikidata
Hardscrabble
Hardscrabble is a small unincorporated community in Green Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hardscrabble in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hardscrabble in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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