Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hella

adverb
/ˈhɛlə/
Definition
A slang term used primarily in Northern California to mean ‘very’ or ‘a lot’.
Examples
  • That movie was hella good!
  • I’m hella tired after that workout.
  • There were hella people at the concert last night.
Meaning
Hella is an informal way to emphasize the degree of something. It conveys a strong intensity, often used to describe quantities, feelings, or qualities.
Synonyms
  • very
  • extremely
  • totally
  • super
  • awfully