helluv.
Intensifier, signifies an abundance of a thing; much or many.
Meaning & usage
Intensifier, signifies an abundance of a thing; much or many.
Hey, if you guys get the munchies, there's helluv candy in the cupboard.
Where this word comes from
From "hell of (a)", like hella (originally Northern California slang). See also Wikipedia:Hella (word).
Intensifier (modifies verbs); to a large extent; totally; very much.
Dude, I helluv want to go to the show with you, but I'm soooo grounded.
Intensifier (modifies adjectives); to a large degree; extremely; exceedingly.
That new girl is helluv sexy.
Where this word comes from
From "hell of (a)", like hella (originally Northern California slang). See also Wikipedia:Hella (word).
For sure; totally; hell yeah; used as a strong affirmation of something that was just said, accomplished, or revealed.
"Hey, you wanna come to the concert tonight?" "Oh, helluv!"
Where this word comes from
From "hell of (a)", like hella (originally Northern California slang). See also Wikipedia:Hella (word).
Elision of "hell of".
Elision of "the hell of".
Elision of "hell have"
Where this word comes from
Shortened form, or elision, of phrases like "hell of" or "hell have", approximating casual speech in writing.
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