plural of hell

(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners and evil spirits are believed to go after death.

(countable, hyperbolic, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life. / (countable) A place for gambling. / (figuratively) An extremely hot place.

(impolite, sometimes considered vulgar) Used to express discontent, unhappiness, or anger. / (impolite, sometimes considered vulgar, non-productive) Used to emphasize.

(postpositional) Alternative form of the hell or like hell. / (Australia, impolite, sometimes considered vulgar) Very; used to emphasize strongly.

(rare, metal-working) To add luster to; to burnish (silver or gold).

(rare) To pour.

(idiomatic) For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; or to relieve boredom.

(slang) Expressing firm disagreement.

(postpositive, simile) To a great extent or degree; very.