Hecka

Hecka (adverb / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Heck, Hecka good, Hecka tired)

Definition:

Hecka means “very” or “a lot of”. It is used to make a word stronger, like “really” or “loads”.

Where Hecka Comes From:

It is Northern California slang, from the Bay Area, and is a softer, family-friendly form of “hella”. It is thought to come from “heck of a lot”.

How People Actually Use Hecka:

Used before adjectives and nouns: “hecka cool”, “hecka people”. It sounds friendly and is strongly tied to the Bay Area and Californian speech.

Is Hecka Rude?

Not rude. It is a mild, clean version of “hella”.

Examples in the Wild:

• “That burrito was hecka good.”Meaning: That burrito was really good.
• “There were hecka people at the show.”Meaning: There were loads of people at the show.
• “I’m hecka tired today.”Meaning: I am very tired today.

Similar Slang:

Hella, Bare, Proper, Mad

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