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heck-care

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Singapore: /ˈhɛk ˌkɛː/
  • Singapore: [ˈhɛk˦ ˌkhɛː˦]
  • Singapore: [-˦˧] end of sentence

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adj

Meaning 1

Having a dismissively indifferent attitude; nonchalant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Singapore, not-comparable

Examples

  • Some students have a heck-care attitude towards their studies.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From heck + care, based on expressions such as "doesn't care a heck" and "care a heck of a lot".