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Hell-bent

//ˈhɛlˌbɛnt// adj, adv, slang

Definitions

Adjective

1
Recklessly determined to do or achieve (something). informal
"He was hell-bent on coming first, no matter what."

Adjective

1
recklessly determined wordnet

Adverb

1
In a recklessly determined manner; determinedly, wholeheartedly. informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

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”.

Etymology 2

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”.

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