hellion

noun

ˈhel-yən How to pronounce hellion (audio)
Definition of hellionnext
as in monkey
an appealingly mischievous person the little hellions were tearing through the house squirting their water pistols

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Recent Examples of hellion While a talented man, a hellion in his youth, and a shrewd negotiator, perhaps Herb’s greatest contribution was in golf. — Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 29 Sep. 2022 After a long walk in the woods, Honda’s luxury brand has returned to its sporty roots and brought back its famed entry-level hellion for the compact luxury segment. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Okja was a 2019 Christmas gift from Mendoza, but the little hellion didn’t start racing until age 2 because of the pandemic. — Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026 Aside from Kiri, the most interesting of the children is Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), the second-oldest son who is both kind of a hellion and desperate for his father’s approval. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for hellion
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  1. monkey
  2. devil
  3. brat
  4. imp
  5. rascal
Noun
  • Officials said nearly 100 monkeys broke through part of an enclosure at the Lopburi Municipality Animal Nursery.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Some data suggest that, at least in captivity, more than a third of squirrel-monkey babies may die, Lia Betti, an anthropologist at University College London and one of the study’s authors, told me.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of monkey
Noun
  • On the finish, notes of warming oak with tannins to spare, devil’s food cake, root beer, demerara syrup, black cherry, vanilla, espresso grounds and clove.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of devil
Noun
  • The sleeveless body-skimming dress features a transparent mesh finish that left little to the imagination, totally transforming an otherwise classic LBD into something far more provocative (and brat-like).
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • His menu includes more than two dozen food options, including the Southwest egg rolls ($11), quesadillas ($14), black and blue burger ($14), beer brat ($12), and fish and chips ($14).
    — Jenna Thompson June 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Definition of brat
Noun
  • At her very best, Emily behaves like a petulant pre-adolescent spoiled imp.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Mykal-Michelle Harris from Raven’s Home guest-stars as Ruby, a mischievous moon imp who tricks Vee.
    — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of imp
Noun
  • Even though the Feeneys have gotten more competitive under the junior Michel’s management, the rascal-on-the-field ethos of the original team still prevails.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Not even the curmudgeonly Melvin can bring himself to harm the little rascal.
    — Camille Perri, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of rascal

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“Hellion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hellion. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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