Hellcat

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlˌkæt/

Definitions of hellcat

noun a type of fast and powerful American fighter aircraft used in World War II

Example Sentences

A1 My friend has a pet hellcat.

A2 The hellcat prowled around the dark alley, its eyes glowing in the moonlight.

B1 The hellcat was known for its fierce temperament and sharp claws.

B2 Legends say that the hellcat is a mythical creature with the ability to bring both good and bad luck.

C1 The hellcat's presence struck fear into the hearts of all who encountered it.

C2 Researchers studied the behavior of the elusive hellcat in its natural habitat for years.

Examples of hellcat in a Sentence

formal The hellcat is a high-performance variant of the Dodge Challenger muscle car.

informal I saw a sick hellcat at the car show yesterday.

slang That hellcat is one badass ride.

figurative Her temper was like a hellcat, ready to pounce at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of hellcat

• past tense: hellcatted
• plural: hellcats
• comparative: more hellcat
• superlative: most hellcat
• present tense: hellcats
• future tense: will hellcat
• perfect tense: have hellcatted
• continuous tense: is hellcatting
• singular: hellcat
• positive degree: hellcat
• infinitive: to hellcat
• gerund: hellcatting
• participle: hellcatting

Origin and Evolution of hellcat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hellcat' originated from the combination of 'hell' and 'cat', likely referring to a fierce or aggressive cat-like creature.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a fierce or aggressive woman, the term 'hellcat' has evolved to also refer to a type of aircraft used during World War II, specifically the Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter plane.