Hella

Word used to described very or alot depending on use. Mainly used in California and by certain Ex-Californians who now live in Iowa.

Harnak and Harpreet are hella Indian and use hella hella's in daily speech.

by Friendly Grinnellian May 19, 2011

hella

An adjective/adverb that can be used in place of the word "very" or "a lot." It is commonly used by Californians.

Anthony: Hey brian, you are hella cool!
Brian: I know Anthony. I sure am!

by hellabrian June 28, 2010

hella

A part of speech used to identify its speaker as a douchebag. Also commonly associated with the "popped collar" and the "rhino hair style"

Hey check out those pink collared shirts, aren't they hella sweet?!

by Frank Enderbolt March 7, 2008

hella no

An overt exaggeration, appearing to imply a resounding no, when in fact, its speaker truly means, "yes, a thousand times yes."

Hella no I ain't going into that haunted house with liquid pimp!

by R.J.Ph.D. April 28, 2006

Hella

Short version of "Hell of" specific to Oakland, California

"The dude acted hella ghetto at the job!"

by Queenie May 13, 2005

hella

a san francisco bay area term synonymous with 'very'

she drove hella far to get here!

donna is hella cool.

by kayla December 2, 2003

hella

i guess what people in northen california say instead of very or a lot.

clear: that was hella cool!!!!
jason: no don't ever say that again because you're not from northern california
clear: :( fine
jason: yeah that's what i thought

by clear September 26, 2004