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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

helluv

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hel-luv
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Intensifier, signifies an abundance of a thing; much or many.

Slang

adv

Intensifier (modifies verbs); to a large extent; totally; very much.

Slang

adv

Intensifier (modifies adjectives); to a large degree; extremely; exceedingly.

Slang

intj

For sure; totally; hell yeah; used as a strong affirmation of something that was just said, accomplished, or revealed.

Slang

contraction

Elision of "hell of".

Colloquial

contraction

Elision of "the hell of".

Colloquial

contraction

Elision of "hell have"

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Etymology

From "hell of (a)", like hella (originally Northern California slang). See also Wikipedia:Hella (word).

Usage

Phrases

the hell

Frequently Paired Words

helluva hella hell the hell

Synonyms

mad wicked

Questions

What does helluv mean?
Intensifier, signifies an abundance of a thing; much or many.
Where does helluv come from?
From "hell of (a)", like hella (originally Northern California slang). See also Wikipedia:Hella (word).

How to pronounce helluv

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