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Hellcat - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A hellcat is a fierce, aggressive, or wild person, often a woman. It can also refer to a powerful, high-performance vehicle, like the Dodge Hellcat, known for its speed and strength.

hellcat

/ˈhɛlˌkæt/ /ˈhɛlˌkæt/

Definition:

A fierce, aggressive woman or a high-performance vehicle, often a sports car.

Synonyms:

vixen, shrew, termagant, harridan

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

angel, peacemaker

Common Collocations:

fast hellcat, drive a hellcat, hellcat engine

Derivatives:

hellcats (plural), hellcatting (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "hellcat" for a fiery person or a powerful car; context clarifies the meaning.

Common Phrases:

wild as a hellcat, hell on wheels like a hellcat, roaring like a hellcat

Etymology:

Originates from "hell" (intensifier) + "cat," implying fierceness or speed.

Examples:

  • 1. The soldier drove a sleek hellcat down the highway.
  • 2. She was known as the office hellcat for her sharp tongue.
  • 3. His new Dodge Hellcat accelerates incredibly fast.
  • 4. The old legend spoke of a ghostly hellcat haunting the woods.

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