give hell

(v, tr.) to show disappointment, rage, or anger towards someone, usually by means of a strong verbal attack. Often justified by something bad the recipient of the onslaught has done. The recieving verb is catch hell.

When she finds out what I did to her new shoes, she's gonna give me hell like never before.

by DRybes March 26, 2004

give hell

Criticize or punish sb severely.
The boss gave me hell for not telling him about it.

Don't give me hell that loud please.

by eugeni March 21, 2004

give hell

peppering soldiers with bullets, fast n furious - or if not in a war zone give its your best shot without ammo

'give them hell !' this is it..

by jenni March 19, 2004

give hell

1.A verb meaing to deliberately make something not easy / Be a pain in the ass.

Or, alternatively,

2.To put exceptional effort or skill into completing a task. To put up a good fight.

1. John gives me hell all the time about him being better at sports than me.

2. "Alright boys, go out there and give em hell."

by bdabbs March 23, 2004

give hell

To kick someones ass, basically.

Give 'em hell boys.

by Compra March 21, 2004

give hell

1:)To destroy someone, either physically or verbally.
2:)To defend yourself

Track him down and give him hell

by OXYC0770N March 19, 2004

give hell

to give someone a rough time.

"that teacher gave me hell for smoking in the boys room."

by kiki March 22, 2004