hellion

noun hel·lion \ˈhel-yən\

: a person (especially a child) who behaves badly

Full Definition of HELLION

: a troublesome or mischievous person

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probably alteration (influenced by hell) of hallion scamp

First Known Use: 1787

Synonyms: devil, scamp, imp, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin

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