hellcat

/hɛlkæt/

Definitions

1. noun

a fierce or wild woman, especially one who is considered beautiful or attractive but also threatening or intimidating

“She was known as the hellcat of the nightclub scene.”

2. noun

a female member of the Wild Bunch, a group of outlaws in the American West during the late 19th century

“The hellcat was feared by lawmen across the territory.”

3. noun

a high-performance sports car produced by Dodge, especially the 2022 model

“The new hellcat was the fastest car on the track.”

4. verb

to behave in a fiercely independent and wild manner

“She hellcatted through the streets, attracting the attention of the police.”

5. verb

to fight or behave aggressively, especially in a violent or uncontrolled manner

“He hellcatted with his opponent in the boxing ring.”

Synonyms

  • hellion
  • tiger
  • wildcat

Antonyms

  • angel
  • sweetheart