a word derived from 'hell of a lot', cousin to word hella, meaning 'very' or 'a lot'. known to be used by nevada county stoners, which are from wayyyyy norcal
A expression one can either yell or speak with a quiet dignity to comrades when advancing towards almost certain death. This saying moved from insider military slang into popular consciousness through Hollywood’s portrayal of Vietnamera battles that foreground moments of suicidal bravado.
Gentlemen, we are outnumbered and almost out of ammo; It’s going to go hand to hand. It’s been a pleasure serving with you; and: it’s been a hell of a war!
so the firstvictim has arrived...! i warn you boy, take another step into my dojo i'm going to have to show you what it means to experience the totski hello...don't look it up on urban dictionary