hellraising

English

Etymology

From hell +‎ raising.

Noun

hellraising (uncountable)

1. Wild, wanton behavior.
   • 1982 April 24, “Women of Iron”, in Gay Community News, page 10:

     Repartee between a mean mom and a bunch of girls getting ready to go out for a night of hellraising.

Adjective

hellraising (not comparable)

1. Engaging in wild, wanton behavior.

Related terms

• hellraiser

Anagrams

• narghillies