heck

noun

ˈhek 

1

: hell sense 2

all heck breaks loose

2

: hell sense 4

a heck of a lot of money

Synonyms of heck

• hell
• havoc
• mess
• jumble

Examples of heck in a Sentence

it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom

Recent Examples on the Web

Gkids’ release of Toho’s Godzilla Minus Zero — now who the heck saw this coming? — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

This dry-brine turkey recipe produces a Thanksgiving centerpiece that’s full of flavor and juicy as heck. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

History shows that Sirianni has every reason to sit on the hot seat unless the Eagles somehow get on one heck of a heater. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

But putting yourself out there platonically can feel a heck of a lot like online dating. — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

euphemism

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for heck

• beck
• breck
• check
• cheque
• czech
• deck
• fleck
• keck
• mech
• neck
• peck
• reck

Biographical Definition

Heck

biographical name

ˈhek 

Richard F(red) 1931–2015 American chemist