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hellraising

/ˈhɛlˌreɪ.zɪŋ/
hell · rais · ing
Adjective:hellraising
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• adjective

1

Given to wild, rowdy, or disruptive behavior; inclined to cause trouble or commotion.

Example

"The biography chronicles the musician's transition from a hellraising youth to a respected elder statesman of rock."

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• noun

1

Wild, noisy, or disruptive behavior; the act of causing trouble, uproar, or public commotion.

Example

"Their weekend of hellraising in the small resort town quickly drew the attention of local authorities."

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• Nearby Words

hellishness
hello
hellraiser
hellraising
hellscape
helluva
helm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound derived from the colloquial idiom 'to raise hell,' meaning to cause a noisy commotion or disturbance.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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