helluva Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɛləvə/
What Does Helluva Mean?
As an adjective, helluva means (A) hell of a; extreme. As an adverb, it means (expletive) (A) hell of a; extremely or very.
Helluva: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhɛləvə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Helluva Definition (Adjective)
- (A) hell of a; extreme.
They had a helluva row over where to spend the weekend.
Helluva as an Adverb
- ; (expletive) (A) hell of a; extremely or very.
We had a helluva good time at the party.
Synonyms of Helluva
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Helluva synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Helluva
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Helluva in a Sentence
They had a helluva row over where to spend the weekend.
Where were you? - Lost in Paris. - Wow! Helluva place to get lost!
We had a helluva good time at the party.
Word Forms & Grammar
helluva (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Helluva
Origin of Helluva
Written form of a reduction (relaxed pronunciation) of hell of a.
How to Pronounce Helluva
The standard pronunciation of helluva is //ˈhɛləvə//, spoken in 1 syllable.
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