heckuva
Quite a something
Heckuva is a casual spelling of "heck of a," itself a euphemism for "hell of a." It functions as an intensifier meaning remarkable or considerable: That was a heckuva game.
The phrase can be positive or negative depending on context—a heckuva deal is a bargain, while a heckuva mess is a serious problem.
Causing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- tremendousExtraordinarily large or powerful
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- remarkableWorthy of attention
extraordinary · phenomenal · impressive · exceptional · stunning · spectacular · outstanding · magnificent
Underworld of suffering
- darnRepair by weaving
- dangSoftened expletive
- shootDischarge or capture
- goshTame exclamation of surprise
golly · jeez · gee · fudge · freaking · frigging · flipping · blooming
Informal in-group vocabulary
- informalRelaxed, not official
- casualRelaxed and informal
- folksyInformally friendly and simple
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
vernacular · everyday · relaxed · down-home · homespun · plain-spoken · unpretentious · easygoing
Large or excellent
- commendableWorthy of approval
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- admirableDeserving high regard
- kudosPraise and honor
congratulations · applause · acclaim · recognition · respect · admiration · compliment · well-done
amazing
Causing great wonder
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- tremendousExtraordinarily large or powerful
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
remarkable · extraordinary · phenomenal · impressive · exceptional · stunning · spectacular · outstanding · magnificent · terrific
hell
Underworld of suffering
gosh · golly · jeez · gee · fudge · freaking · frigging · flipping · blooming · blasted
slang
Informal in-group vocabulary
conversational · vernacular · everyday · relaxed · down-home · homespun · plain-spoken · unpretentious · easygoing · off-the-cuff
great
Large or excellent
- commendableWorthy of approval
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- admirableDeserving high regard
kudos · congratulations · applause · acclaim · recognition · respect · admiration · compliment · well-done · impressive
heckuvaremarkable
Worthy of attention
considerable · extraordinary · exceedingly · exceptional · extraordinarily
heckuvamediocre
Of only moderate quality
unremarkable · ordinary · forgettable · run-of-the-mill · nothing special
heckuvalousy
Of very poor quality
terrible · pathetic · pitiful · disappointing · lackluster