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hellion

hel·lion
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hel-yuh n]
    • /ˈhɛl yən/
    • /ˈheljən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hel-yuh n]
    • /ˈhɛl yən/

Definitions of hellion word

  • noun hellion a disorderly, troublesome, rowdy, or mischievous person. 1
  • noun hellion A rowdy, mischievous, or troublemaking person, especially a child. 1
  • noun hellion troublemaker, good-for-nothing 1
  • noun hellion a rough or rowdy person, esp a child; troublemaker 0
  • noun hellion a person fond of deviltry; mischievous troublemaker; rascal 0

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Origin of hellion

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45, Americanism; hell + -ion, as in scullion, rapscallion

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Parts of speech for Hellion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hellion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for hellion

noun hellion

  • instigator — to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
  • punk — Slang. something or someone worthless or unimportant. a young ruffian; hoodlum. an inexperienced youth. a young male partner of a homosexual. an apprentice, especially in the building trades. Prison Slang. a boy.
  • rabble-rouser — a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue.
  • rascal — a base, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
  • firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.

Top questions with hellion

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