Heller

/ˈhɛlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or thing that raises hell or creates chaos.
That party was a heller, with people dancing wildly and music blaring.
A wild or rowdy person.
He's a heller who always knows how to have a good time.
adjective
Describing something as very intense or extreme.
The storm was a heller, with winds that knocked down trees.

Etymology

Possibly derived from the word 'hell', reflecting a sense of wildness or unruliness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heller of a time:
To have a very exciting or fun time.
one hell of a:
An expression used to describe something extreme or impressive.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A large amount of something, often excessive.
That party was a heller of fun!
Referring to a raucous or intense situation.
It was a heller night with all the music and dancing.