noun
Uncommon
heller
Heller (noun) means a small coin once used in Germany and Central Europe, and later a subunit of the Czech and Slovak koruna. Example: “The old coin was worth just a few hellers.”
noun
1
A small coin once used in Germany and Central Europe, and later a subunit of the Czech and Slovak koruna.
"The old coin was worth just a few hellers."
2
Informally, a noisy, rowdy, or troublesome person.
"That kid is a real heller — he never sits still in class."
How to use heller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a small old European coin, or informally, a rowdy troublemaker.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Heller, itself named after the city of Hall (Schwäbisch Hall), where the coin was minted.
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What does “heller” mean?
The word “heller” means a small coin once used in Germany and Central Europe, and later a subunit of the Czech and Slovak koruna. In plain terms, either a small old European coin, or informally, a rowdy troublemaker.
How do you use “heller” in a sentence?
Here is “heller” used in a sentence: “The old coin was worth just a few hellers.”
What part of speech is “heller”?
“Heller” is a noun.
Where does the word “heller” come from?
The word “heller” comes from German. Borrowed from German Heller, itself named after the city of Hall (Schwäbisch Hall), where the coin was minted.
Is “heller” a common word?
“Heller” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “heller” have?
“Heller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small coin once used in Germany and Central Europe, and later a subunit of the Czech and Slovak koruna.
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