hellman
word
Definition
A 'hellman' is a slang term in American English used to describe someone who is very daring, bold, or takes big risks, especially in sports or dangerous activities.
Usage & Nuances
'Hellman' is informal/slang and mainly found in extreme sports communities, such as surfing, skiing, or skateboarding. It is usually a compliment for being brave or reckless. Not used in formal contexts or outside these subcultures.
Spanish: persona atrevida - aventurero (jerga)Portuguese (BR): pessoa ousada - aventureiro (gíria)Portuguese (PT): pessoa destemida - aventureiro (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 勇敢的人（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 勇敢的人（俚語）Hindi: बहादुर व्यक्ति (स्लैंग)Arabic: شخص جريء (عامية)Bengali: দুঃসাহসী - সাহসীRussian: рисковый парень - смельчакJapanese: 命知らず - 無鉄砲な人Vietnamese: kẻ liều lĩnh - người gan dạKorean: 무모한 사람 - 대담한 사람Turkish: gözü kara - deli cesaretliUrdu: بہادر آدمی - نڈر شخصIndonesian: orang nekat - pemberani
Example Sentences
Jake is a real hellman on the snowboard.
basic
Only a hellman would try that huge wave!
basic
His friends call him a hellman because he takes big risks.
basic
Did you see that jump? Only a hellman would pull that off!
natural
Everyone on the mountain knows Max is a total hellman.
natural
Sam's always been a bit of a hellman—never afraid to go big.
natural