Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-hell
phrase
/ðə hɛl/
Definition
An informal expression used to convey surprise, disbelief, or frustration about a situation or event.
Examples
- What the hell is going on here?
- I can’t believe you did that; what the hell were you thinking?
- You’ve lost my keys again? What the hell!
Meaning
It is often used to emphasize a person’s reaction to something unexpected or outrageous.
Synonyms
- What the heck
- What the frig
- What in the world
