helvetisti
What does “helvetisti” mean in English?
It means a lot or extremely, used as an intensifier. The literal translation is 'hellishly.'
Literally “hellishly”
It's similar to saying 'fucking' in English, used to emphasize something in a strong way. The intensity can vary based on who you're talking to.
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