English

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Etymology

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hell +‎ raising

Noun

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hellraising (uncountable)

  1. Wild, wanton behavior.
    • 1982 April 24, “Women of Iron”, in Gay Community News, page 10:
      Repartee between a mean mom and a bunch of girls getting ready to go out for a night of hellraising.

Adjective

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hellraising (not comparable)

  1. Engaging in wild, wanton behavior.
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