Thesaurus results for HELLCAT

hellcat

noun

ˈhel-ˌkat

Definition of hellcat

as in hag

a mean or ugly old woman one of the two spinster sisters is said to be a hellcat, and the other is as sweet as can be

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Recent Examples of hellcat Haters wrote off this Atlanta quintet as shameless Stones/Faces aping - completely missing the huge influence of Humble Pie’s Steve Marriott on Chris’ hellcat vocals. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 2 Mar. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hellcat

Noun

The cast are clustered around a table of props and despite her disappointment at the lack of hag wigs, Dale Dickey is flapping a fishing net like a seafaring matador.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Pinned beneath her rotting legs in his recliner chair, Loftis narrowly escapes by yanking its lever, catapulting the hag over his head.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of hag

Noun

Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
In the sequel to 1998’s beloved fantasy film, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as two sisters who are witches.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026