helluva

The definition of helluva is an expression that means "hell of a" which is used to describe things or people that are an extreme example of something.

(adjective)

  1. An example of helluva is what you would say when you had an amazing time.
  2. An example of helluva is how you would describe a world class chef.

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See helluva in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

hell of a (see phrase under hell)

See helluva in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Slang
Used as an intensive: He's a helluva great guy.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of hell of a

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