helluva (something)

helluva (something)

1. Quite good or impressive. (A colloquial spelling of "hell of a.") That was one helluva a party you threw for Kelly. Everyone said they had such a great time. He's a helluva ballplayer. I wouldn't be surprised if he made it to the pros someday.
2. Very difficult. I had a helluva time trying to change the flat tire. The lug nuts didn't want to budge.
See also: helluva
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • helluva
  • a heck of a
  • a hell of a
  • heck of a
  • hell of a
  • hell of a (person or thing)
  • hell of a someone/something
  • a/one hell of a...
  • helluva someone/something
  • big hat, no cattle