hella
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An intensifier, signifying an abundance of a thing; much or many.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There are hella people 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).
Common questions
What does “hella” mean?
An intensifier, signifying an abundance of a thing; much or many.
Is “hella” formal or informal?
hella is generally slang.