1. Plural of hellion; mischievous, unruly, or troublemaking people, especially children.
Usage: informal; often used affectionately or humorously

Examples

• The hellions in the classroom refused to sit still during the lesson.
• Those neighborhood hellions are always causing mischief.
• The coach called the rowdy players a bunch of hellions after they lost their tempers.
• My grandma says my cousins are little hellions when they visit.
• The hellions at the party knocked over the decorations and spilled punch everywhere.
• Teachers often struggle with hellions who disrupt class constantly.