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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 notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a reckless, devil-may-care person.

Word forms

hellmen plural, Hellmans plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "hell" and "man".

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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