Originally from Oakland, California, but grew and has been labeled by both locals & outsiders as a Bay Area slang term:
HELLA
hel-la
adverb:
Extremely, Largely or Plentiful
HELLA GAY
hel-la-gay
adverb & verb:
A person performing an extremely unpopular or unfavored act.
Description of a bad, un-welcomed or
uncomfortable situation.
Slang
definition of a negative pun
Highly criticizing one's actions
Humorous compliment of a funny and/or unusual act