hellraising

noun, adj — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From hell + raising.

Wild, wanton behavior.

Repartee between a mean mom and a bunch of girls getting ready to go out for a night of hellraising.1982 April 24, “Women of Iron”, in Gay Community News, page 10:

adj

Etymology From hell + raising.

Engaging in wild, wanton behavior.

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