Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-how-why-the-devil
Phrase
/wɒt haʊ waɪ ðə ˈdɛvəl/
Definition
An informal phrase used to express confusion or disbelief about a situation or question.
Examples
“What-how-why-the-devil did that happen?”
“I just can’t wrap my head around it. What-how-why-the-devil…?”
Meaning
This phrase is often used in conversations to convey frustration or surprise regarding something that seems illogical or difficult to understand.
Synonyms
What in the world?
What the heck?
Why on earth?
