heckuva

[ hek-uh-vuh ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. heck of a. Compare heck ¹( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of heckuva¹

A phonetic spelling representing heck of a in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

Essentially, DirecTV wants to give its customers extra subscription options that will also help it to save money in carriage fees paid to Disney—which can charge a heckuva lotta cash for an all-or-nothing parcel containing all the aforementioned brand names.

From Slate

When somebody told me he was Blake, I was like, they must do a heckuva job on him with props and costumes and makeup.

From Los Angeles Times

He pitched a heckuva ballgame.”

From Los Angeles Times

“A jolt of energy, man, it was fun, I had a blast, it was a heckuva challenge, I got to sit there and push guys but also watch guys come into their own in this league,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Great win by our opponents, they played a heckuva game, coached a heckuva game,” Sanders said.

From Seattle Times