General
hallion
What does hallion mean?
A good-for-nothing rogue or clown. Used across Ulster and the north of Ireland for someone who's a bit of a wastrel — not quite a villain, more a layabout messer you wouldn't trust with a fiver. Related to the American 'hellion' but softer in tone.
"That hallion still owes me twenty quid from Christmas."
Origin
Ulster Scots / Hiberno-English; cognate with 'hellion'. In use since the 18th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does hallion mean?
A hallion is a useless rogue — a clown, a wastrel, or a chancer.
How do you use hallion in a sentence?
You might hear, "That hallion's never done a day's work in his life."
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