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hellion

Hellion (noun) means an unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

noun
1
An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.
2
An evil person.
3
The larva of the dobsonfly.
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Etymology

An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.

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What is the meaning of hellion?

"hellion" (noun) means an unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

What are the different meanings of hellion?

"hellion" has 3 main meanings: 1. An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child; 2. An evil person; 3. The larva of the dobsonfly.

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