Meaning ofhardboiledin English

Adjective

1. tough and unsentimental (in personality'
   The detective was a hardboiled veteran with years of experience.
2. written in a concise; realistic style
   The author's hardboiled writing style made the novel a gripping read.
3. cooked to a solid state; firm texture
   She liked her eggs hardboiled, so she cooked them for an extra 10 minutes.