H-E-double-hockey-sticks



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H-E-double-hockey-sticks

A euphemistic spelling of "hell," referring to each L resembling a hockey stick in shape. "Oh yeah?" said Tommy to the schoolyard bully. "Well, you can go to H-E-double-hockey-sticks!"

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AnnabelleAN-ə-bel (English)English, French
Young-Jayung-jahKorean
Lovisaloo-VEE-sahSwedish
BronisŁAwabraw-nee-SWAH-vahPolish
Aiman-Kazakh
Talya-Hebrew