hella
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Adv — Informal: very, extremely, or a lot — used to intensify an adjective or verb.
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How to use hella
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Very informal — fine in speech and texting, out of place in formal writing.
Etymology
Slang that started in Northern California, originally a shortening of "a hell of a" (lot).
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What does “hella” mean?
The word “hella” means informal: very, extremely, or a lot — used to intensify an adjective or verb. In plain terms, a casual slang word meaning "extremely" or "a lot", big in West Coast US speech.
How do you pronounce “hella”?
“Hella” is pronounced HEHL-uh (/ˈhɛl.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hella” in a sentence?
Here is “hella” used in a sentence: “That movie was hella good.”
What part of speech is “hella”?
Depending on how it is used, “hella” can be an adverb and an intj.
Is “hella” a common word?
“Hella” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hella” have?
“Hella” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: very, extremely, or a lot — used to intensify an adjective or verb.