Definition

A person who is naughty, troublesome, or causes trouble.

Example

The hellion in the classroom kept disrupting the lesson.

Conversation

I can't believe how much of a hellion your dog is at the park.

I know, right? He just loves to run around and cause chaos.

It's like he has no idea he's being a little troublemaker.

Exactly! But I wouldn't change him for anything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hellion originates from the word 'hell' (from Old English 'hel', meaning the underworld or a place of torment) combined with the suffix '-ion' (indicating a state or condition). The term 'hellion' refers to a mischievous or rowdy person, often a child, suggesting a state of being troublesome or unruly, akin to the chaos associated with hell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hell' as a place of chaos and trouble, and remember that a 'hellion' is someone who embodies that mischievousness or rowdiness.

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