ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hellion

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈhɛliən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hellion is a noun meaning An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

Meaning

An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

More Meanings

  1. An evil person.
  2. The larva of the dobsonfly.
  3. Cursed, ill-fated.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hellion

Depending on context, synonyms include rapscallion, scamp, rascal, hellgramite, devil, heller.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include devil, heller, brat, hooligan, hell-raiser, hellhound.

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