hell-fired

American

[hel-fahyuhrd] / ˈhɛlˈfaɪərd /

adjective

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

all-fired.

Etymology

Origin of hell-fired

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

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Since he became pastor in 1936, Adams has more than doubled its membership, introduced a quiet, conversational type of preaching that breaks over hell-fired Southern Baptists like a cool breeze.

From Time Magazine Archive

It sure gets you—eighteen shows a day and this hell-fired heat.”

From Girl Alone by Austin, Anne

I don't usually go a-firin' for trout this late o' night, but the truth is that between the hell-fired skeeters and the gals havin' beaux there wasn't much for me to enjoy at home.

From When the Cock Crows by Baily, Waldron

“That hell-fired pup o’ your’n took a holt on me first,” Zeke protested wrathfully, forgetful of his reconciliation with the dog.

From Heart of the Blue Ridge by Baily, Waldron

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