noun
hellion
Hellion (noun) means a wild, noisy or badly behaved person, often a child.
noun
1
A wild, noisy or badly behaved person, often a child.
2
A wicked person.
3
A dobsonfly's larval stage.
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Etymology
This is an alteration, shaped by the influence of hell, of the northern English and Scottish dialect word hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), itself of unknown origin.
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Rhymes for hellion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hellion?
"hellion" (noun) means a wild, noisy or badly behaved person, often a child.
What is another word for hellion?
Other words for "hellion" include heller, rapscallion, devil, rascal, scamp.
What are the different meanings of hellion?
"hellion" has 3 main meanings: 1. A wild, noisy or badly behaved person, often a child; 2. A wicked person; 3. A dobsonfly's larval stage.
