"HE-double-hockey-sticks" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: "Hell" spelled out, referring to the fact that capital "L" looks like a hockey stick. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=HE-double-hockey-sticks}} HE-double-hockey-sticks pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Hell. Tags: euphemistic, idiomatic, plural, plural-only Related terms: HE-double-toothpicks
    Sense id: en-HE-double-hockey-sticks-en-noun-Nevjodl~ Categories (other): English abbreviated euphemisms, English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms, English pluralia tantum

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