for the hell of it
English
Alternative forms
- for the fuck of it
- for the heck of it
- for the sake of it
Pronunciation
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Prepositional phrase
for the hell of it
- (idiomatic) For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; or to relieve boredom.
- There's no big unrest; we're having a revolution just for the hell of it.
- 2006, The Fratellis (lyrics and music), “Chelsea Dagger”, in Costello Music:
- Gave me gear; thank you, dear, bring your sister over here / Let her dance with me just for the hell of it
Usage notes
Often used with the qualifier, just.