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Hella
/ˈhɛlə/ · adverb · slang
Very, a lot — the NorCal intensifier that went national.
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Definitions
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Means very or extremely, used to intensify an adjective.
“That movie was hella good.”
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Used on its own as emphatic agreement.
“You hungry too? Hella.”
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Means a lot or many.
“There were hella people at the show.”
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Hella In A Sentence
It's hella cold out here, grab a jacket.
I have hella homework this weekend.
That ride was hella fun, let's go again.
Origin & Usage
Slang intensifier rooted in Northern California, especially the Bay Area, likely from 'hell of a.' Spread nationally through 90s and 2000s youth culture, music, and media.
People Also Ask
What does 'hella' mean?
It means 'very' or 'a lot.' 'Hella good' means very good and 'hella people' means a lot of people.
Where is 'hella' from?
It comes from Northern California, especially the Bay Area, likely shortened from 'hell of a.' It spread nationwide in the 90s and 2000s.
Is 'hella' still used?
Yes, especially on the West Coast where it never left. Elsewhere it carries a slight 2000s flavor but is still common.
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