The word did not originate in So-Cal, or No-Cal, atleast not recently. It originated in the late seveties, early eighties. But, it just recently became popular among Las Vegas kids. Then, it was used among scene kids, and then populated in California.
Hella means very, or a lot.
Hella means very, or a lot.
by samanthabby<3. January 14, 2008

1. to have an alot of something. Largely overused word, commonly by black people and wiggers
2.excess or large amount in a quality
synonym for: "have a lot of", "is really", "is extremely"
2.excess or large amount in a quality
synonym for: "have a lot of", "is really", "is extremely"
by A. Gooch February 19, 2009

Stolen from Jade Puget, Hella can mean lots of things. It can be an interjection or an adjective. Or it can also be a reply.
Interjection: "HELLA!"
Reply: Did you do your homework? "Hella!"
Adjective: "That CD is the hella best!"
Reply: Did you do your homework? "Hella!"
Adjective: "That CD is the hella best!"
by Jade Havok 13 September 1, 2004

An adjective originated from the Seattle area used as a substitute for really, totally, very, or other exaggerating words.
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