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

1. (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.