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Hell-bent Definition & Meaning

hell-bent
adjective
  1. recklessly determined; "hell-bent on winning"

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What does hell-bent mean?
recklessly determined; "hell-bent on winning"
What part of speech is hell-bent?
Hell-bent is an adjective.

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