Hellion (Noun)
Meaning
A rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man); "he chased the young hellions out of his yard".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The unruly hellion of the group caused the most trouble during the camping trip.
- She chased the young hellions out of her garden, warning them to stay away from her flowers.
- As the teacher entered the classroom, the class of hellions instantly fell silent.
- He recalled the stories of his youth as a hellion, getting into trouble wherever he went.
- Their reputation as hellions preceded them, earning wary glances from the local townspeople.