Definitions by Shirine

The dickens 

Expression, similar to an adverb, that can be placed alongside any verb to emphasize the specific event or action. The most common use for "the dickens" is when it is used with the verb "to run". "The dickens" is also interchangeable with "hell".

When that hobo came after me, I ran like the dickens.

The dickens by Shirine December 28, 2005