as all hell
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To a great extent or degree; very.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'd make her calm down, and then I'd go over to the other side of the living room and take out this cigarette case and light a cigarette, cool as all hell.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “as all hell” mean?
To a great extent or degree; very.
Is “as all hell” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.