heller

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heller

A young heller plays a prank by ringing a doorbell and running away.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man): "heller" refers to a person, typically young and male, who is noisy, unruly, or causes trouble.
    • A former unit of currency: "heller" was a subunit of currency, specifically 1/100th of a koruna, used historically in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
    • A surname: "Heller" is the surname of Joseph Heller, a notable American author.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (person): The old man called the noisy teenagers a bunch of hellers.That kid is a real heller, always getting into trouble.

  • Noun (currency): The antique coin was worth ten hellers.Before the euro, the koruna was divided into 100 hellers.

  • Noun (surname): "Catch-22" is a famous novel by Joseph Heller.

Advanced Usage
  • The term "heller" to describe a person is informal and can be considered mildly derogatory. It often implies a lack of discipline or respect for rules.
  • In historical or economic contexts, "heller" is used strictly as a term for the former currency subunit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hellion (n): A troublesome or mischievous person. This is a more common synonym for the "person" meaning of "heller."
  • Heller as a surname is typically capitalized (e.g., Joseph Heller).
Synonyms
  • For the person: troublemaker, rascal, hooligan, rowdy, hellion.
  • For the currency: subunit, fractional unit.
Related Phrases
  • To raise hell: To cause a loud disturbance or trouble. This idiom is conceptually related to the behavior of a "heller."
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The primary modern usage in general English refers to a mischievous person.
  • The currency meaning is largely historical and specific to Central European financial history.
  • The surname is a proper noun and functions differently from the common noun.
heller

A young heller plays a prank by ringing a doorbell and running away.

Noun
  1. a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
    • he chased the young hellions out of his yard
  2. United States novelist whose best known work was a black comedy inspired by his experiences in the Air Force during World War II (1923-1999)
  3. 100 halers equal 1 koruna in Czech Republic
  4. 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia

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