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Explore Heckuva through 8 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Heckuva in a sentence

Heckuva meaning

Heck of a; extreme.

Using Heckuva

  • The main meaning on this page is: Heck of a; extreme.
  • In the example corpus, heckuva often appears in combinations such as: one heckuva.

Context around Heckuva

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 14.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 3 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

lot 1× run 1× day 1× job 1× view 1× baller 1× moment 1×

Sentence patterns with Heckuva

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

for one heckuva day 1× have a heckuva time against 1× heckuva job on 1× is a heckuva lot for 1× make one heckuva run 1× was one heckuva baller in 1× was one heckuva moment one 1× with a heckuva view 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

from roaring brook 1× heckuva job on 1× jags will have 1× the second pick 1× this stock could 1× with an advance 1×

Common sentence endings:

a heckuva view 1× in his day 1× into the nfl 1× likely never forget 1× one heckuva day 1× one heckuva run 1×

Words around Heckuva

Just before it in the word index:

heckscher 30 hecks 2 heckmondwike 2 heckman 17 heckling 45 heckles 6

Just after it in the word index:

hecla 29 hecm 2 heco 9 hecs 8 hectarage 4 hectare 248

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 11 aaba 11 aafc 11 aaib 11 aalbers 11 aardvarks 11

Corpus analysis for Heckuva

  • In this selection, "heckuva" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 14.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, lot, run and day stand out and add context to how "heckuva" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include for one heckuva day and have a heckuva time against. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "heckuva" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with heckuva

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Heckuva job on that pandemic, guv. (6 words)

This stock could make one heckuva run. (7 words)

He was one heckuva baller in his day. (8 words)

Longer example sentences

The second pick is a heckuva lot for either of them as they're not necessarily going to be viewed as "franchise QB's" coming into the NFL. (28 words)

With an advance reservation (mandatory), I was able to get into the Sherman Adams Summit Building for lunch, a delicious bowl of chili with a heckuva view. (27 words)

From Roaring Brook Campground, follow the Chimney Pond, North Basin and Hamlin Ridge trails for one heckuva day. (18 words)

Example sentences (8)

The second pick is a heckuva lot for either of them as they're not necessarily going to be viewed as "franchise QB's" coming into the NFL.

This stock could make one heckuva run.

From Roaring Brook Campground, follow the Chimney Pond, North Basin and Hamlin Ridge trails for one heckuva day.

Heckuva job on that pandemic, guv.

With an advance reservation (mandatory), I was able to get into the Sherman Adams Summit Building for lunch, a delicious bowl of chili with a heckuva view.

He was one heckuva baller in his day.

It was one heckuva moment—one that Bieber will likely never forget.

Jags will have a heckuva time against the ULM offense, which is solid.

Common combinations with heckuva

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "heckuva" in a sentence?
An example: "The second pick is a heckuva lot for either of them as they're not necessarily going to be viewed as "franchise QB's" coming into the NFL." This page contains 8 example sentences with the word "heckuva" from authentic English texts.
What does "heckuva" mean?
Heckuva means: Heck of a; extreme.
How many example sentences with "heckuva" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 8 example sentences with "heckuva", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.