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Definition |
a short form of "hell of a" |
Examples |
1) She's one
helluva chef, able to whip up the most delicious dishes with
just a few simple ingredients.
2) After training hard for months, she put on a
helluva performance at the competition and won the gold
medal. |
Etymology |
The term "helluva" is believed to have
originated in the early 20th century, likely around the 1920s. It is a
colloquial expression and has become a part of informal American
English. |
Synonyms |
phenomenal, amazing, tremendous |
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