English Dictionary

Definition of “hellacious

hellacious (hɛˈleɪʃəsPronunciation for hellacious

Definitions

adjective

US slang 
  1. remarkable; horrifying
  2. wonderful; excellent

Word Origin

C20: from hell + -acious as in audacious

Usage examples

  • Airline workers ' most hellacious problem now is nicotine-deprived passengers ' air rage.
    Independent (1999)

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