for the hell of it

Example Sentences

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A chance observation in Uganda’s Kibale National Park provides a small hint that such a possible behavior exists—and that further research on chimps sharing just for the hell of it might well be worth pursuing.

From Scientific American • Nov. 14, 2022

Ghilarducci is not aiming to be a killjoy just for the hell of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2022

In no time, he’d be shouting “the game’s afoot!” and heading off on an adventure not to expiate secret feelings of worthlessness or avenge a dead loved one, but just for the hell of it.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2021

And it turns out that a Cookies n' Cream cake just for the hell of it on a Tuesday night is a pretty great way to wrap up the day.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2020

I told them my name was Jim Steele, just for the hell of it.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger