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Definition of hellcat

hellcat

/ˈhɛlˌkæt/
hell · cat
Plural:hellcats
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• noun

1

A violent, ill-tempered, or fiercely spirited person, especially a woman.

Example

"In the classic novel, the heroine is portrayed not as a timid maiden, but as a fiery hellcat who refuses to be intimidated."

2

A witch or demonic creature (archaic).

Example

"Local folklore warned travelers to stay indoors on stormy nights lest they cross paths with a vengeful hellcat."

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• Nearby Words

hellas
hellbender
hellbent
hellcat
hellebore
helleborus
hellfire

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century as a compound of 'hell' and 'cat', originally referring to a witch or a demonic spirit in the form of a cat before shifting to describe an ill-tempered or fierce-spirited woman.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hellcat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hellcat
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