noun General Slang

hard charger

HARD CHAR-jer · noun · slang

An over-eager, highly motivated go-getter.

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Cynically or affectionately, an over-eager, enthusiastic, and highly motivated service member who throws themselves at every task.

“The new corporal's a hard charger — first one up, last one to quit.”
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hard charger In A Sentence

The new corporal's a hard charger — first one up, last one to quit.

Origin & Usage

US Marine Corps slang.

Variants hard-charger

People Also Ask

What is a 'hard charger'?

An over-eager, highly motivated service member who throws themselves at every task. It can be said admiringly or with a hint of cynicism.

Where does 'hard charger' come from?

It's US Marine Corps slang.

Is 'hard charger' a compliment?

It can go either way — affectionate praise for genuine drive, or a gentle jab at someone who's a bit too eager.

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