Hellion
noun
A difficult or troublesome child, often characterized by mischievous behavior.
The little hellion across the street is always causing trouble.
Usage tips
Informal
troublesome child,mischievous behavior,little hellion
noun
A difficult or troublesome child, often characterized by mischievous behavior.
The little hellion across the street is always causing trouble.
Usage tips
Informal
troublesome child,mischievous behavior,little hellion
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Used to describe a child mischievously causing trouble
He may be a hellion, but he has a heart of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Often used affectionately despite the negative behavior
Everyone loves that hellion for his cheeky smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Related to the portrayal of children in literature as mischievous
Tom Sawyer is often viewed as a classic hellion.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Used to describe a child mischievously causing trouble
He may be a hellion, but he has a heart of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Often used affectionately despite the negative behavior
Everyone loves that hellion for his cheeky smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Related to the portrayal of children in literature as mischievous
Tom Sawyer is often viewed as a classic hellion.
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Used to describe a child mischievously causing trouble
He may be a hellion, but he has a heart of gold.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Often used affectionately despite the negative behavior
Everyone loves that hellion for his cheeky smile.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Related to the portrayal of children in literature as mischievous
Tom Sawyer is often viewed as a classic hellion.
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