adj, adv — 2 senses
US, UK /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/
Etymology From hell (“in a manner that uses all of the strength, speed, or effort that a person can summon”) + bent (“determined, insistent”), that is, in the sense “determined like hell”.
Informal Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something).
Etymology From hell (“in a manner that uses all of the strength, speed, or effort that a person can summon”) + bent (“determined, insistent”), that is, in the sense “determined like hell”.
Informal In a recklessly determined manner; determinedly, wholeheartedly.
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