hellion meaning

UK US /ˈhɛlɚ/ 2 syllables

hellion (noun): a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man).

Definition of hellion

  1. a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
    • he chased the young hellions out of his yard

    Synonyms: heller, devil

    Type of: troublemaker

How to pronounce hellion

hellion is pronounced /ˈhɛlɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in ON · 7-letter words

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