noun
hellman
Hellman (noun) means Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without fear, a daredevil. Example: “He drove like a hellman on the icy mountain road.”
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Informal: someone who acts recklessly or without fear, a daredevil.
"He drove like a hellman on the icy mountain road."
How to use hellman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a reckless, devil-may-care person.
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- Plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "hell" and "man".
Rhymes for hellman
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What does “hellman” mean?
The word “hellman” means informal: someone who acts recklessly or without fear, a daredevil. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a reckless, devil-may-care person.
How do you use “hellman” in a sentence?
Here is “hellman” used in a sentence: “He drove like a hellman on the icy mountain road.”
What part of speech is “hellman”?
“Hellman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hellman?
"hellman" (noun) means informal: someone who acts recklessly or without fear, a daredevil.
