Heckhound

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Rare form of hellhound. euphemistic, form-of, humorous, rare

    ""Holy shit," I breathed. "Hellhounds." / "Harry," Michael said sternly. "You know I hate it when you swear." / "You're right. Sorry. Holy shit," I breathed, "heckhounds.""

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""Holy shit," I breathed. "Hellhounds." / "Harry," Michael said sternly. "You know I hate it when you swear." / "You're right. Sorry. Holy shit," I breathed, "heckhounds.""

Etymology

From heck + hound.

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