Meaning & use
hellions
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Mischievous, unruly, or troublesome people, especially children.
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The twins were absolute hellions during the long car ride.
Their grandparents affectionately called them little hellions.
A note on using this word
Hellion likely began as a blend of "hell" with a diminutive ending, and is most often used with fondness rather than real anger.
Words with a similar meaning
troublemakersrascals
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Words with an opposite meaning
angels
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