for hellery
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Meaning · English
For the hell of it; for no particular reason beyond enjoyment.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She did not know that her remarks about Mathew had caused a change in him — and that he would take a chance on the bridge just for hellery.
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 “for hellery” mean?
For the hell of it; for no particular reason beyond enjoyment.
Is “for hellery” formal or informal?
for hellery is generally dated, slang.