An adjective/adverb that can be used in place of the word "very" or "a lot." It is commonly used by Californians.
by hellabrian June 28, 2010

A part of speech used to identify its speaker as a douchebag. Also commonly associated with the "popped collar" and the "rhino hair style"
by Frank Enderbolt March 7, 2008

An overt exaggeration, appearing to imply a resounding no, when in fact, its speaker truly means, "yes, a thousand times yes."
by R.J.Ph.D. April 28, 2006

by Queenie May 13, 2005

by kayla December 2, 2003

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
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

it often replaces the word very, extremly or a lot. popular slang term in northern and central california and may be used nation wide. it came from the expression "hell of a" contracted into one word.
"That shit was hella cool!" or "There was hella people at the show last night"
or "that was hella fucking stupid"
or "that was hella fucking stupid"
by triple 7 February 20, 2005
