as hell
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To a great extent or degree; very.
Register: vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's cold as hell in here!
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, hell.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “as hell” mean?
To a great extent or degree; very.
Is “as hell” formal or informal?
as hell is generally vulgar.