hella

/ˈhɛl.ə/

HƐL · ə (2 syllables)

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Definition

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

Etymology

Related to "a hell of a". Originally Northern California slang. Compare helluv, helluva.

Example Sentences

  • "There are hella people here."
  • "Now, let’s talk bidness. I got nothing for you. Wrong. You got hella cash."
  • "(“We practiced it hella times, but it’s new, and I can’t really get it on top of the music yet,” she explained.)"
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